Affectation and Sincerity

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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

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Sincerity is an antonym for affectation.

Sincerity noun - The quality of being open and truthful; not deceitful or hypocritical.

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Affectation is an antonym for sincerity.

Nearby Words: sincere, sincerely

complete	complete affectation	complete sincerity
actual	actual affectation	actual sincerity

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