affected
adjectiveArtificial in manner or adopted to create a particular impression.
Artificial in manner
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adjectiveRequired rather than optional, usually by a rule or authority.
contrived
adjectiveArtificial or forced rather than natural.
exaction
nounA payment or demand imposed with severity or unfairness.
labored
adjectiveShowing obvious effort or strain instead of ease or naturalness.
mandatory
adjectiveRequired by a rule, instruction, or authority.
stilted
adjectiveUnnaturally formal or awkward in expression.
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