affectedness

[US]/[əˈfektɪdnəs]/
[UK]/[əˈfektɪdnəs]/

Translation

n.the quality of being easily affected by things; sentimentality; a feigned or affected manner; insincerity; the state of being influenced or impacted by something.

Phrases & Collocations

affectedness of tone

displaying affectedness

avoided affectedness

with affectedness

genuine vs. affectedness

overcoming affectedness

perceived affectedness

studied affectedness

masking affectedness

exaggerated affectedness

Example Sentences

the child's affectedness was clear in their dramatic reactions to minor setbacks.

her affectedness often made her seem insincere and calculating.

he displayed a noticeable affectedness while pretending to enjoy the concert.

the actress’s affectedness was a deliberate choice for the role.

despite his claims of empathy, his affectedness was a major turn-off.

the affectedness of the socialite was a constant topic of gossip.

we found his affectedness tiresome and ultimately unconvincing.

she tried to mask her sadness, but her affectedness gave her away.

the affectedness in his voice suggested he was putting on an act.

the critic pointed out the affectedness of the author's prose style.

her affectedness stemmed from a desire to appear more sophisticated.

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