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pretension

Pretension vs Complacency - What's the difference?

pretension | complacency |


As nouns the difference between pretension and complacency

is that pretension is claim while complacency is a feeling of contented self-satisfaction, especially when unaware of upcoming trouble.

Mannerism vs Pretension - What's the difference?

mannerism | pretension |


As nouns the difference between mannerism and pretension

is that mannerism is a group of verbal or other unconscious habitual behaviors peculiar to an individual while pretension is a claim or aspiration to a particular status or quality.

Pretension vs On - What's the difference?

pretension | on |


As nouns the difference between pretension and on

is that pretension is claim while on is lamb.

Pretension vs Sham - What's the difference?

pretension | sham |


As a noun pretension

is claim.

As a proper noun sham is

syria.

Pretension vs Air - What's the difference?

pretension | air |


As nouns the difference between pretension and air

is that pretension is claim while air is .

Pretension vs Off - What's the difference?

pretension | off |


As a noun pretension

is claim.

As an adverb off is

in a direction away from the speaker or object.

As an adjective off is

inoperative, disabled.

As a preposition off is

(used to indicate movement away from a position on).

As a verb off is

(slang) to kill.

Affectation vs Pretension - What's the difference?

affectation | pretension |


As nouns the difference between affectation and pretension

is that affectation is an attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show while pretension is a claim or aspiration to a particular status or quality.

Pretension vs Artificiality - What's the difference?

pretension | artificiality |


As nouns the difference between pretension and artificiality

is that pretension is claim while artificiality is (uncountable) the quality of being artificial or produced unnaturally.

Pretension vs Con - What's the difference?

pretension | con |


As nouns the difference between pretension and con

is that pretension is claim while con is cone.

Pretension vs Insincerity - What's the difference?

pretension | insincerity |


As nouns the difference between pretension and insincerity

is that pretension is claim while insincerity is property of being insincere, lacking sincerity or truthfulness.

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