Factitious 1100 Words You Need Week 46 Day 3

Factitious 1100 Words You Need Week 46 Day 3

Factitious 1100 Words You Need Week 46 Day 3

/fækˈtɪʃ.əs/ (adj)

false and artificial, contrived, bogus, specious, counterfeit, fraudulent, simulated, affected, unnatural, insincere, spurious, sham, pretended, phony, pseudo

Factitious disorder imposed on self is a factitious disorder wherein those affected feign disease, illness, or psychological trauma to draw attention, sympathy, or reassurance to themselves. Munchausen syndrome fits within the subclass of factitious disorder with predominantly physical signs and symptoms, but patients also have a history of recurrent hospitalization, travelling, and dramatic, extremely improbable tales of their past experiences. The condition derives its name from the fictional character Baron Munchausen.

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Antonym: bona fide, genuine

Noun: factitiousness

Adverb: factitiously