Affectedness and Sincerity

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

Sincerity is an antonym for affectedness.

Sincerity

Sincerity noun - The quality of being open and truthful; not deceitful or hypocritical.

Affectedness is an antonym for sincerity.

Nearby Words: sincere, sincerely
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