Affectedness and Vainness

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

Vainness and affectedness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Vainness" instead a noun "Affectedness".

Vainness

Vainness noun - An often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements.

Affectedness and vainness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affectedness" instead a noun "Vainness".

Nearby Words: vain, vainly
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