Affectation (N):
Pronunciation: af-ek-tey-shuhn
Word Meaning:
- Behavior, speech, or writing that is artificial and designed to impress; a show or display of manners that are not natural.
- An artificial or intentional action or mannerism adopted to impress others.
Uses in Sentence:
- Her excessive use of sophisticated language was seen as an affectation by her colleagues.
- The actor’s affected accent was regarded as an unnecessary affectation.
Synonyms:
- Pretense
- Posing
- Pretentiousness
- Artifice
- Fakery
Antonyms:
- Sincerity
- Naturalness
- Authenticity
- Simplicity
- Candor
Word Meaning in Hindi: ढंग (Dhang) / नृत्य (Nritya)
Word uses in Hindi:
- उसके सहयोगियों द्वारा, वह सूँघ ली गई भाषा के अत्यधिक उपयोग को उसके आभासपूर्ण रूप के रूप में देखा गया। (Her excessive use of sophisticated language was seen as an affectation by her colleagues.)
- अभिनेता का प्रभावित उच्चारण एक अनावश्यक ढंग के रूप में देखा गया। (The actor’s affected accent was regarded as an unnecessary affectation.)