affectation in a sentence

n.

Definition

Sample Sentences

1. His affected laughter made it clear that he was trying too hard to fit in.
2. The writer's affectation of using archaic language detracted from the modern themes of the story.
3. She spoke with such an affectation of sophistication that it felt insincere.
4. Many found her accent an affectation, given her upbringing in a small town.
5. Despite his affectation of indifference, it was evident that he cared deeply.
6. Her affectation of confidence was shattered when she stumbled over her words.
7. The actor's affectation for dramatic pauses added a layer of tension to the scene.
8. People often see through affectation and prefer authenticity in conversations.
9. His deliberate affectation of a European lifestyle seemed out of place in the small town.
10. She dismissed his opinions as mere affectation, lacking true substance or thought.