AFFECTATION


Meaning of AFFECTATION in English

(~s)

If you say that someone’s attitude or behaviour is an ~, 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 ~...

N-VAR disapproval

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