noun
pretense of evil; feigned wickedness
Refers to the act of pretending to be evil or morally bad, often as a pose or affectation. Not a common everyday word; more likely to appear in literary or psychological contexts.
彼の乱暴な態度は偽悪に過ぎない。
His rough attitude is nothing more than a pretense of evil.
偽悪的な言動で周囲を驚かせる。
He surprises those around him with feigned wicked words and actions.