pretentious
[ pri-ten-shuhs ]
/ prɪˈtɛn ʃəs /
adjective
characterized by assumption of dignity or importance, especially when exaggerated or undeserved: a pretentious, self-important waiter.
making an exaggerated outward show; ostentatious.
full of pretense or pretension; having no factual basis; false.
OTHER WORDS FROM pretentious
pre·ten·tious·ly, adverb pre·ten·tious·ness, nounWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH pretentious
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pretended,
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preter-,
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preterist,
preterit,
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British Dictionary definitions for pretentiousness
pretentious
/ (prɪˈtɛnʃəs) /
adjective
making claim to distinction or importance, esp undeservedly
having or creating a deceptive outer appearance of great worth; ostentatious