Affectation
Affectation noun - The quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case.
Usage example: a woman of great affectation at social gatherings
Humility is an antonym for affectation.
Humility
Humility noun - The absence of any feelings of being better than others.
Affectation is an antonym for humility.
Nearby Word: humiliation
How words are described
| common | common affectation | common humility |
| superficial | superficial affectation | superficial humility |
| personal | personal affectation | personal humility |
| traditional | traditional affectation | traditional humility |
Cite this Source
Humility and Affectation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/affectation/humility
Affectation & Humility. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/affectation/humility>.
Humility or Affectation. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/affectation/humility.
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