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Narcissitic vs Pretentious - What's the difference?

narcissitic | pretentious |

As an adjective pretentious is

marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.

narcissitic

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Narcissitic has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

English words similar to 'narcissitic':

narcissistic

pretentious

English

Alternative forms

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Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.
    • Their song titles are pretentious in the context of their basic lyrics.
  • Ostentatious; intended to impress others.
    • Her dress was obviously more pretentious than comfortable.

    Synonyms

    * poseur * See also

    Antonyms

    * unpretentious

    Derived terms

    * pretentiously * pretentiousness

    Related terms

    * pretend * pretender * pretense * pretension

    References

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