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Pretentious vs Hipsterish - What's the difference?

pretentious | hipsterish |

As adjectives the difference between pretentious and hipsterish

is that pretentious is marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction while hipsterish is like a hipster; (often pretentiously) trendy.

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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    hipsterish

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Like a hipster; (often pretentiously) trendy.
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