affectation
nounAn artificial manner adopted to create a particular impression.
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adjectiveArtificial in manner or adopted to create a particular impression.
Artificial in manner
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contrived
adjectiveArtificial or forced rather than natural.
insincere
adjectiveExpressing feelings or intentions that are not honestly held.
insincerity
nounA lack of honesty or genuineness in expressed feelings or intentions.
Lack of genuineness
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posturing
nounAdopting an artificial attitude or display to impress or influence others.
pretentious
adjectiveTrying to appear more important, cultured, or impressive than justified.
stilted
adjectiveUnnaturally formal or awkward in expression.
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