Affected and Unpretending

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Affected adjective - Lacking in natural or spontaneous quality.

Usage example: an affected southern accent

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Unpretending is an antonym for affected.

Unpretending adjective - Free from any intent to deceive or impress others.

Usage example: an unpretending manner that makes her quite a winning performer

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Affected is an antonym for unpretending.

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Unpretending and Affected. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/affected/unpretending

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