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pretentious | pretentions |

As an adjective pretentious

is marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.

As a noun pretentions is

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pretentious

English

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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

    References

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    pretentions

    English

    Noun

    (head)
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