affected demonstration
[/əˈfektɪd ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/]
nounpl: affected demonstrations
demonstração afetada
1. An insincere or exaggerated display of emotion, behavior, or action intended to impress others rather than express genuine feeling
His affected demonstration of concern was clearly fake; he didn't care about the issue at all.
Sua demonstração afetada de preocupação era claramente falsa; ele não se importava com a questão.
2. A pretentious or artificial showing of a particular quality or emotion for effect
The actress's affected demonstration of sympathy seemed rehearsed and unconvincing.
A demonstração afetada de simpatia da atriz parecia ensaiada e pouco convincente.
This term is commonly used in both American and Brazilian English to critique social performativity and insincerity. In Brazil, it reflects cultural values around authenticity (autenticidade) and genuine emotional expression (expressão verdadeira), with particular emphasis in urban contexts where social appearances are more scrutinized.
NYC Slang
fake show; put-on; acting
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