Affectedness and Modesty

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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

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Modesty is an antonym for affectedness.

Modesty noun - The absence of any feelings of being better than others.

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Affectedness is an antonym for modesty.

Nearby Words: modest, moderation, modestly, Modesta

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