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- Affectation definition: an effort to appear to have a quality not really or fully possessed; the pretense of actual possession.
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noun [ C/U ] us / ˌæf·ekˈteɪ·ʃən /. Add to word list. 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 of affectation from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
If you say that someone's attitude or behaviour is an affectation, you disapprove of the fact that it is not genuine or natural, but is intended to impress other people.
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an affectation of interest in art; affectation of great wealth. conspicuous artificiality of manner or appearance; effort to attract notice by pretense, assumption, or any assumed peculiarity. Synonyms: airs , pretension , simulation , pretense , pose , facade , appearance
There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun affectation, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
AFFECTATION definition: a way of speaking or behaving that is not natural to someone. Learn more.
