affectation

UK
/ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/

Translations

affectationnoun
affectations
pl
UK
/ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/
US
/ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/
His affectation of indifference was not convincing.
Его притворство безразличием не было убедительным.
Her affectation in speech made her sound insincere.
Ее манерность в речи делала ее неискренней.
Additional translations
притворное поведение

Definitions

affectationnoun
Behavior, speech, or writing that is artificial and designed to impress.
His British accent was just an affectation to make him seem more sophisticated.
A studied display of real or pretended feeling.
Her affectation of indifference was not convincing to anyone who knew her well.