Affectedness and Diffidence
Opposite meaning words
Affectedness
Affectedness noun - The quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case.
Usage example: bowed and sat down at the piano with a degree of affectedness that was laughable
Diffidence is an antonym for affectedness.
Diffidence
Diffidence noun - Lack of self-confidence.
Affectedness is an antonym for diffidence.
Nearby Words: diffident, diffidently
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