verstellt
Translation
feigned, artificial, blocked
Examples
Seine Freundlichkeit wirkte verstellt.
His friendliness seemed feigned.
Die Einfahrt ist durch ein Auto verstellt.
The driveway is blocked by a car.
Er sprach mit verstellter Stimme.
He spoke with a disguised voice.
Grammar Patterns
((as an adjective)) feigned/blocked Her surprise was verstellt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: artificial, affected, blocked; Antonyms: genuine, natural, unfeigned
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'verstellen'. Describes the state of something being 'adjusted', 'blocked', or 'feigned'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a stage prop that has been 'gestellt' (placed) 'ver-' (wrongly) to create a false impression.