Definition & Meaning of "affectedness"in English

Affectedness

artificial behavior, speech, or writing intended to impress others

Grammatical Information

Examples

His upper-class accent was pure affectedness, as he grew up in a working-class neighborhood.

the quality of seeming artificial or insincere in an attempt to impress others

Examples

His affectedness in social situations made others uncomfortable.

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