Assertiveness and Affectedness

Assertiveness

Assertiveness noun - The quality or state of being forceful (as in expression).

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

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

Assertiveness and affectedness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Assertiveness" instead a noun "Affectedness".
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