Definition of Pretentious
Pretentious
pre·ten·tious


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Claiming or pretending to be something one is not, especially to impress others.

e.g. The pretentious artist's latest exhibition was met with criticism from art critics.

(adjective)
making exaggerated and often unjustified claims regarding the worth, value, or status of something/someone;

e.g. She was being pretentious and claiming to be more qualified than she actually was.



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