Affectation
Pronunciation: /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/
Affectation (noun)
- A way of behaving that is not natural and is meant to impress others.
- An unnatural style or manner of speaking or acting, often used to show off.
Examples
- His affectation of confidence was obvious to everyone around him.
- Her affectation in speech made her seem less genuine.
Common collocations: show affectation, detect affectation, exhibit affectation, criticize affectation