artificiality

/ˌɑːrtɪˌfɪʃiˈæləti/
noun
  1. The quality of being made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally; lack of naturalness.
    • Critics complained about the artificiality of the reality TV show's drama.
    • The artificiality of the plastic flowers was obvious up close.
    • She preferred the rustic cabin over the artificiality of the luxury hotel.
  2. A false or affected quality in behavior or appearance; insincerity.
    • I could sense the artificiality in her overly polite tone.
    • His smile had an artificiality that made everyone uncomfortable.
    • The politician's speech was full of artificiality and empty promises.
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