artificiality (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌɑːrtɪfɪʃiˈæləti/
Definition
The quality of being produced by human effort rather than occurring naturally, or the state of being insincere and affected.
Examples
She was struck by the artificiality of the plastic flowers compared to the real ones in the garden.
The artificiality of his polite smile made everyone in the room feel uncomfortable.
Critics often complain about the artificiality of reality television shows.
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