Definition affectation in British English

affectation noun

[countable/uncountable] noun

/ˌæfekˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

something that is not part of your natural personality but that you do or say to impress people

Example

Her love of jazz was just an affectation.

Synonyms and related words

a chink in someoneâs armour affectation alter ego

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