Feigned and Unaffected

Feigned

Feigned adjective - Lacking in natural or spontaneous quality.
Usage example: the feigned applause that polite people give after a bad concert

Unaffected is an antonym for feigned.

Nearby Word: feigning

Unaffected

Unaffected adjective - Free from any intent to deceive or impress others.
Usage example: a relaxed and unaffected style of public speaking

Feigned is an antonym for unaffected.

Nearby Word: unaffectedly
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