Definitions:

1. In psychology or medicine, can describe disorders where symptoms are deliberately fabricated or self-inflicted. ADJECTIVE
   • The patient exhibited factitious symptoms to gain medical attention.
2. Not produced by natural forces. ADJECTIVE
   • The factitious evidence was enough to convict the innocent man.
3. Refers to something made or created, often with the intention to deceive or simulate authenticity. ADJECTIVE
   • The excitement in the room felt factitious, as if it were staged for the cameras.
4. Refers to something that is artificially created or developed rather than occurring naturally. ADJECTIVE
   • The factitious rumors spread like wildfire, causing panic and chaos.
5. Suggests something that lacks spontaneity or genuineness. ADJECTIVE
   • Her factitious laugh made it clear she was not genuinely amused.

Synonyms:

• artificial
• contrived
• fabricated
• fake
• false
• insincere