affectation
nounAn artificial manner adopted to create a particular impression.
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nounA lack of honesty or genuineness in expressed feelings or intentions.
Lack of genuineness
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mannerism
nounA distinctive, often habitual way of speaking, moving, or behaving.
posturing
nounAdopting an artificial attitude or display to impress or influence others.
pretension
nounAn attempt or claim to seem more important, skilled, or impressive than warranted.
Unwarranted display of importance
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simulation
nounAn imitation of a situation or process; also a false display of a feeling or quality.
Imitation of a process
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