definition of affected or effected
Definition of affected. 1a : having or showing an attitude or mode of behavior that is not natural or genuinely felt : given to or marked by affectation spoke in an affected mannerb : assumed artificially or falsely : pretended an affected interest in art.
affect, effect (see usage note at affect) Synonyms. 1. outcome, issue. Effect, consequence (s ), result refer to something produced by an action or a cause. An effect is that which is produced, usually more or less immediately and directly: The effect of morphine is to produce sleep.