falsepreference
nounUK /ˌfɔːlsˈprɛfərəns/
US /ˌfɔːlsˈprɛfərəns/
A false preference is when you say you like one thing but you really like another.
Her false preference for rainy days fooled everyone until she moved to sunny California.
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2. A stated choice that does not match a person's true feelings.
His false preference for classical music hid his love of rock.
3. A computer setting that appears selected but is not actually applied.
The app showed a false preference for dark mode, but the screen stayed bright.
4. An unfair bias disguised as a personal liking.
The judge's false preference for local teams raised eyebrows.