Affectation

Af·fec·ta·tion

Affectation

n.
  1. An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show.
    Affectation is an awkward and forced imitation of what should be genuine and easy, wanting the beauty that accompanies what is natural what is natural.
  2. A striving after. [Obs.]
  3. Fondness; affection. [Obs.]