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posturing

UK
/ˈpɒstʃərɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɑstʃɚɪŋ/

Translations

posturingnoun
posturings
pl
postureAu sens figuré : attitude adoptée pour impressionner ou tromper.
His posturing during the meeting was meant to make him appear more knowledgeable than he actually was.
Sa posture pendant la réunion visait à le faire paraître plus compétent qu'il ne l'était en réalité.
Additional translations
esbroufeFamilier : attitude destinée à impressionner.
Synonyms
pose
positioning
stance
attitude
behavior
posturinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈpɒstjʊərɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɑːstʃərɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe behaviour characterised by insincere or affected posing
ostentatoireSe dit d'un comportement affecté destiné à impressionner ou à tromper.
The senator delivered a posturing speech full of empty promises.
Le sénateur a prononcé un discours ostentatoire, rempli de promesses creuses.
postureverb

posturing

Gerund

postured
Past Simple
postured
Past Participle
posturing
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɒstʃə/
US
/ˈpɑstʃɚ/
poserSens de prendre une attitude ou une pose étudiée.
The politician postured confidently during the debate to appeal to the audience.
Le politicien posait avec assurance pendant le débat pour séduire le public.
Additional translations
poserSens péjoratif : adopter une attitude artificielle pour impressionner ou tromper.
déployerSens militaire ou stratégique.
Synonyms
put on an act
assume
pose
assume a posture
position
position oneself
stand
sit
hold oneself
set oneself
plant oneself
affect
pretend
feign

Definitions

posturingnoun
The act of adopting a particular stance or position, often to impress or mislead others.
His posturing during the meeting was meant to make him appear more knowledgeable than he actually was.
A behavior or attitude that is intended to impress or mislead others.
The politician's posturing on social issues was seen as a way to gain favor with voters.
posturinggerund / present participle
Adopting a stance or behaviour that is intended to impress or deceive; behaving in an affected way.
The senator delivered a posturing speech full of empty promises.
postureverb
To adopt a particular stance or position, often to convey a certain attitude or intention.
The politician postured confidently during the debate to appeal to the audience.
To behave in a way that is intended to impress or mislead others.
He postured as an expert in the field, despite having little actual experience.
To place or arrange troops, resources, or oneself in a strategic position.
The general postured his forces along the ridge in preparation for an attack.
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