AFFECTATION


Meaning of AFFECTATION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ æfekteɪʃ(ə)n ]

( affectations)

If you say that someone’s attitude or behaviour is an affectation , you disapprove of the fact that it is not genuine or natural, but is intended to impress other people.

I wore sunglasses all the time and people thought it was an affectation...

N-VAR [ disapproval ]

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