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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

affected

/əˈfɛktɪd/ verb, adjective · British & US
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What does affected mean?

verb, adjective

To be influenced or affected by something, or to pretend to have a quality or feeling that one does not really have. Having a quality or feeling that is not genuine or natural.

Example

"The actress's affected accent made her sound like a caricature of a high-society woman."

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