Ostensible

Synonyms of ostensible

• apparent
• alleged
• seeming

Antonyms of ostensible

• genuine
• real
• authentic

Collocations of ostensible

ostensible reason

Frequency: 70 %

The ostensible reason for his absence was a family emergency.

ostensible purpose

Frequency: 65 %

The ostensible purpose of the meeting was to discuss budget cuts.

ostensible explanation

Frequency: 60 %

Her ostensible explanation for being late was traffic.

ostensible motive

Frequency: 50 %

The ostensible motive behind his actions was revenge.

ostensible appearance

Frequency: 45 %

Despite his ostensible appearance of confidence, he was actually quite nervous.

Idiomatic Expressions for ostensible

• Phrase: ostensible purpose
  Meaning: The apparent or stated purpose of something, which may not reflect the true purpose.
  Usage: The ostensible purpose of the meeting was to discuss budget cuts, but it quickly turned into a debate about leadership changes.