AFFECTED

false, artificial

acted upon; speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression; being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

SYN - unnatural, moved, stirred, touched

ANT - unaffected, unimpressed, uninfluenced, unswayed, untouched, superior

"He had an affected interest in art."

"Even though he appeared genuine and sincere, his interest in anything outside of her body was an affectation."

"Although it was necessary to be affected, it ate away at the politicians soul."