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unaffectedness

unaffectedness

8.9
A natural way of behaving that does not seem like pretending
  • noun
  • /ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪdnəs/
translation icon : naturalidad
  • The actor was praised for the unaffectedness of her performance, which felt genuine and real.

Examples

  • Despite his success, he maintained a sense of unaffectedness that won him many friends.

  • Her unaffectedness made everyone feel comfortable and at ease during the meeting.

  • Her unaffectedness made her very approachable.

  • The unaffectedness of the children was refreshing.

  • Her unaffectedness during the interview made her seem genuine and honest.

  • The child's unaffectedness was refreshing; she expressed joy without any pretense.

  • His unaffectedness in social situations helped him connect with others easily.

Synonyms

unassumingness
vsunaffectedness
7.9

Being modest and not showing off

is about being genuinely natural and sincere rather than just modest

Antonyms

affectedness
8.6

Acting in a fake or showy way to impress other people

How Natural

genuineness
3 4.0
naturalness
1 3.9
unaffectedness
8.9
plainness
1 3.5

Surface Forms

unaffectedness singular
unaffectednesses plural

Morphology

unaffectedness = unaffected (transparent) = un + affected + ness

Formed by adding the noun-forming suffix '-ness' to the adjective 'unaffected', yielding the state or quality of being natural and sincere.

Etymology

Unaffectedness breaks into un- meaning 'not', affect meaning 'to show or act', and -ness meaning 'a state'. So unaffectedness is the state of 'not acting', meaning being natural and sincere.