1Her friends criticized her for her affectation of a British accent, which they felt was insincere.
2Does the politician's use of colloquialisms in public speeches constitute an affectation, or is it a genuine attempt to connect with voters?
3The artist's affectation of a bohemian lifestyle was seen as a marketing ploy by some critics.
4Try not to adopt an affectation of expertise in areas where you lack experience.
5There is a fine line between adopting a persona for artistic purposes and succumbing to affectation.