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Synonyms & Similar Words
insincerity
pretence
affectation
falseness
deceit
hypocrisy
sham
simulation
fabrication
dissimulation
pretentiousness
phoniness
artificialness
unnaturalness
stiffness
forcedness
strainedness
awkwardness
self-consciousness
mannerism
pose
posturing
feigning
pretending
dissembling
duplicity
double-dealing
deception
misrepresentation
untruthfulness
dishonesty
unauthenticity
inauthenticity
Meaning of Artificiality
The state of being artificial or unnatural
Definitions
- The quality of being artificial or contrived
- * Lack of naturalness or spontaneity
- * The state of being fake or insincere
Etymology of Artificiality
The word "artificiality" has its roots in the Latin words "ars" meaning "skill" or "craft" and "facere" meaning "to make" or "to do"
It originated in the 17th century to describe something made or produced by human skill or craft, rather than occurring naturally
Example Uses
- The artificiality of the situation made her feel uncomfortable
- * The actor's performance was criticized for its artificiality and lack of emotional depth
- * The city's landscape had a certain artificiality to it, with its perfectly manicured lawns and uniform skyscrapers
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
authenticity
genuineness
sincerity
honesty
naturalness
spontaneity
unaffectedness
simplicity
straightforwardness
candor
openness
frankness
truthfulness
realism
verisimilitude
spontaneity
instinctiveness
impulsiveness
ingenuousness
artlessness