noun af· fec· ta· tion ˌa-ˌfek-ˈtā-shən 1 a : speech or conduct not natural to oneself : an unnatural form of behavior meant especially to impress others His French accent is just an affectation. b : the act of taking on or displaying an attitude or mode of behavior not natural to oneself or not genuinely felt speaking honestly without affectation

affectation strenuous pursuit, desire, or aspiration. affection; fondness: his affectation of literature.

af·fec·ta·tion 1. A mannerism or habit that is assumed rather than natural, especially to impress others. 2. Behavior characterized by such mannerisms or habits; artificiality: a simpering …

affectation noun [ C/U ] us / ˌæf·ekˈteɪ·ʃən / speech or behavior that is not natural or sincere and is used to produce a certain effect: [ C ] She has many annoying little affectations. (Definition …

affectation /ˌæˌfɛk ˈ teɪʃən/ noun plural affectations Britannica Dictionary definition of AFFECTATION : an unnatural form of behavior that is meant to impress others [count] His French accent is just an affectation. [noncount] speaking without affectation

noun affectations An affecting or pretending to like, have, etc.; show or pretense. Webster's New World Artificial behavior meant to impress others; mannerism for effect. Webster's New World Similar definitions Behavior characterized by such mannerisms or habits; artificiality. A simpering manner that was mere affectation. American Heritage

affectation noun [ C/U ] us / ˌæf·ekˈteɪ·ʃən / speech or behavior that is not natural or sincere and is used to produce a certain effect: [ C ] She has many annoying little affectations. (Definition …