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Affectedness (Noun)

A deliberate pretense or exaggerated display.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The actress's over-the-top performance was marred by her obvious affectedness, which detracted from the overall believability of the scene.
His pretentious use of big words and poetic metaphors was just a mask for his own insecurities and a prime example of affectedness.
The pop star's attempts to appear edgy and rebellious came across as contrived and insincere, reeking of affectedness.
Her mannerisms and diction were so heavily influenced by her favorite celebrities that she came across as artificial and full of affectedness.
The artist's use of avant-garde jargon and pompous critiques of mainstream culture was a thinly veiled attempt to compensate for his own lack of talent, showcasing his own affectedness.

The quality of being false or artificial (as to impress others).

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The celebrity's over-the-top charity work reeked of affectedness, leading many to question her true motives.
Her attempt to speak with a British accent was an obvious display of affectedness, and everyone in the room saw right through it.
The politician's tears during the speech were seen as a gross example of affectedness, and his approval ratings plummeted as a result.
The hipster's constant name-dropping and references to obscure artists were just a form of affectedness, designed to make him seem more cultured than he actually was.
The actor's overacting was so egregious that it bordered on affectedness, making it difficult for the audience to take the performance seriously.