Affectedness and Timidity

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

Timidity is an antonym for affectedness.

Timidity

Timidity noun - Lack of willingness to assert oneself and take risks.

Affectedness is an antonym for timidity.

Nearby Words: timid, timidly
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