affectation
/ˌæfekˈteɪʃn/noun
उच्चारण ऐफ़ेक्टेशन
दिखावा, बनावटीपन, आडंबर
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noun
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[C, U] disapproving
behaviour or a way of speaking that is not natural or sincere and is intended to impress other people
दिखावा, बनावटीपन, आडंबर
- Her English accent is just an affectation.
- He spoke simply, without affectation.
Synonyms pretension pretentiousness artificiality pose airs
Opposite naturalness sincerity simplicity
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◇Word family
affected adjective
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
pretension pretentiousness artificiality pose airs pretence show facade
Antonyms
naturalness sincerity simplicity
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Do not confuse affectation (unnatural, showy behaviour) and affection (a feeling of liking and love).
Affectation (बनावटी, दिखावटी व्यवहार) और affection (स्नेह और प्रेम की भावना) को आपस में confuse न करें।