seeming

/ˈsiːmɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Appearing to be something, especially when this may not be true or real.
    • Her seeming indifference to the news surprised everyone.
    • The seeming simplicity of the recipe hid the fact that it took hours to prepare.
    • Despite his seeming confidence, he was actually very nervous.
noun
  1. The outward appearance of something, often contrasted with reality.
    • The seeming of order in the classroom masked the chaos underneath.
    • We must look beyond the seeming and discover the truth.
    • He was fooled by the seeming of kindness in her smile.