without affectation

adverbial phrase

Meaning

Displaying a natural, genuine manner that is free from artificiality or pretentious behavior.

Examples

He greeted the guests without affectation, treating the CEO and the intern with the exact same warmth.
Her writing style is praised for being direct and without affectation, focusing entirely on the truth of the story.

Synonyms: naturally, simply, genuinely, unaffectedly, artlessly

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without affectation

adverbial phrase

Pronunciation: wɪðˈaʊt æfɛkˈteɪʃən

Definition

Displaying a natural, genuine manner that is free from artificiality or pretentious behavior.

Examples

He greeted the guests without affectation, treating the CEO and the intern with the exact same warmth.
Her writing style is praised for being direct and without affectation, focusing entirely on the truth of the story.
Even after winning the prestigious award, he remained a man without affectation, continuing to shop at his local grocery store.

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