What does "stiltedness" mean?

self-consciousness, out-of-place formality, or forced behavior.

What is a synonym for "stiltedness"?

Common synonyms include: affectation, bad taste, barbarism, big talk, cacophony, ceremonial.

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self-consciousness, out-of-place formality, or forced behavior. uncountable, usually
"While doing this I walk about the room so that there will not be any suggestion of stiltedness or vocal or muscular interference."

"While doing this I walk about the room so that there will not be any suggestion of stiltedness or vocal or muscular interference."

From stilted + -ness.

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