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Meaning of affectedness
The state of being artificially or insincerely affected
Etymology of affectedness
The word "affectedness" has its roots in the 15th century, derived from the Old French word "affecter," meaning "to influence" or "to feign," and the Latin word "affectus," meaning "feeling" or "emotion"
Historically, the term has been used to describe behavior that is perceived as insincere, artificial, or pretentious, often in a social or cultural context
Synonyms
pretentiousness
artificiality
insincerity
phoniness
superficiality
pretence
posturing
ostentation
showiness
flamboyance
extravagance
mannerism
airs
pose
facade
front
deception
feigning
hypocrisy
dissimulation
dissembling
pretence
sham
fake
falseness
hollowness
emptiness
shallowness
frivility
frivolousness
triviality
foolishness
absurdity
ridiculousness
farce
charade
masquerade
Definitions
- The quality of being artificially or insincerely affected, especially in an attempt to impress others
- * A state of being overly concerned with appearances or social status
Usage Examples
- The celebrity's affectedness was evident in her overly dramatic acceptance speech
- * The politician's affectedness was criticized by many, who saw it as a attempt to manipulate public opinion
Antonyms
sincerity
authenticity
genuineness
naturalness
spontaneity
simplicity
humility
modesty
unpretentiousness
straightforwardness
candor
honesty
integrity
earnestness
seriousness
solemnity
gravity
thoughtfulness
seriousness
realism
practicality
down-to-earthness