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Pretentious
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Meaning
Adj
●
Intended to
impress
others.
●
Marked by an
unwarranted
claim
to
importance
or distinction.
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Origin
pretentious
English
prétentieux
French
prétention
French
praetensus
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Poseur
PræTentious
Conceited
Arrogant
Gaudy
Pedantic
Antonyms
Unpretentious
Naive
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Pompous
Condescending
Elitist
Crass
Obnoxious
Snobbish
Smug
Narcissistic
Snobby
Childish
Sanctimonious
Presumptuous
Melodramatic
Patronising
Snooty
Egotistical
Cynical
Rude
Extravagant
Preachy
Patronizing
Cruel
Vulgar
Glib
Judgmental
Supercilious
Silly
Judgemental
Haughty
Humorous
Ostentatious
Ridiculous
Boastful
Stupid
Mischievous
Selfish
Ignorant
Ludicrous
Seductive
Grandiose
Rebellious
Grotesque
Flamboyant
Deceptive
Misleading
Superficial
Hypocritical
Exaggerated
Creepy
Smarmy
Naive
Awkward
Strange
Manipulative
Funny
Disturbing
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