1. the act or practice of concealing one's true feelings, intentions, or character; pretense or hypocrisy
Usage: formal or literary; often used to describe deliberate deception
2. a false appearance or outward show that masks reality
Usage: archaic or literary

Examples

• His dissemblance was so complete that no one suspected his true motives.
• The politician's dissemblance fooled many voters during the campaign.
• She maintained a dissemblance of cheerfulness despite her inner sadness.
• His dissemblance of loyalty masked a deep resentment.
• The dissemblance between his words and actions became increasingly obvious.
• Behind the dissemblance of friendship lay bitter rivalry.