1. Behavior that is artificial, exaggerated, or assumed rather than natural and genuine; conduct that is pretentious or put on for effect
Her affected behavior made it clear she was trying to impress the new colleagues.
Seu comportamento afetado deixou claro que ela estava tentando impressionar os novos colegas.
2. In psychology and psychiatry, behavioral patterns that appear theatrical, exaggerated, or emotionally incongruent
The patient's affected behavior suggested a possible conversion disorder.
O comportamento afetado do paciente sugeriu um possível transtorno de conversão.