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affectation

The word “affectation” has 4 syllables: af-fec-ta-tion

It's pronounced as /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for affectation?

In the thesaurus, “affectation” has 82 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for affectation along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for affectation

Antonyms for affectation

Meanings of affectation

  • noun
    1. An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show.
    2. An unusual mannerism.

Example Sentences

  • His sophisticated accent was merely an affectation.
  • She spoke with an air of affectation that annoyed everyone.
  • The actor’s affectation made his performance seem unnatural.
  • He tried to hide his nervousness behind a confident affectation.
  • The socialite’s manners were full of affectation rather than sincerity.

On this page you'll find 100 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to affectation, such as: affectedness, aggressiveness, air, airs, appearance, arrogance, artificiality.

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