Synonyms for pretextuous
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Synonym of pretextual (“false or contrived”).
Example sentences
- pretextual He fired me and offered a pretextual rationale for the firing.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| pretextuous | falling | |
| pretextual | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- pretextual