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
Disdain and affectedness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Disdain" instead a noun "Affectedness".
Disdain
Disdain noun - Open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect.
Affectedness and disdain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affectedness" instead a noun "Disdain".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- condescension and affectedness
- condescension and disdain
- loftiness and affectedness
- loftiness and disdain
- pride and affectedness
- pride and disdain
- superiority and affectedness
- superiority and disdain
- arrogance and affectedness
- arrogance and disdain
- contempt and affectedness
- contempt and disdain
- haughtiness and affectedness
- haughtiness and disdain
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