pretentious in a sentence
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Definition
Pretentious: attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, or culture than is actually possessed.
Crossword clues for pretentious
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "pretentious".
- Trying too hard to seem important
- Showy without real substance
- Claiming knowledge one doesn't have
- Posing as cultured or sophisticated
- Exaggerating one's talents or abilities
Pretentious sentence examples
- Her pretentious attitude made it hard for others to connect with her on a genuine level.
- The restaurant's decor was so pretentious that it overshadowed the quality of the food.
- He always tries to impress people with his pretentious vocabulary, but it often backfires.
- The film was criticized for its pretentious themes that felt forced and unoriginal.
- Despite his pretentious claims of expertise, he struggled to answer basic questions in the discussion.