Affectation and Timidity

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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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Timidity is an antonym for affectation.

Timidity noun - Lack of willingness to assert oneself and take risks.

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Affectation is an antonym for timidity.

Nearby Words: timid, timidly

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Timidity and Affectation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/affectation/timidity

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