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affectation

2 definitions • 4 examples
1
behaviour or speech that is not sincere:

Examples:

She has so many little affectations.
His manner reeks of affectation.
"It doesn't concern me," he said with an affectation of nonchalance.
2
speech or behavior that is not natural or sincere and is used to produce a certain effect:

Examples:

[ C ] She has many annoying little affectations.

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