態とらしい

Reading

Kana: わざとらしい

Romaji: wazatorashii

Definition

adj-i

1

unnatural; affected; studied; forced

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

態

Readings: タイ、 わざ.と

Meanings: attitude, condition, figure, appearance, voice (of verbs)

Example Sentences

それはわざとらしい笑(わら)いだった。

➥It was a forced smile.

彼(かれ)のわざとらしい話(はな)し方(かた)が嫌(きら)いだ。

➥I don't like his affected manner of speaking.