Canadian English Meaning of pretenses

pretenses

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Definitions and Meaning of pretenses in English

pretenses

mere ostentation, a claim usually not supported by facts, a pretentious act or assertion, professed rather than real intention or purpose, false show, an inadequate or insincere attempt to attain a certain condition or quality, one not supported by fact, make-believe, fiction, an effort to reach a certain condition or quality, a pretended purpose, the quality or state of being pretentious, a claim made or implied, a false show

FAQs About the word pretenses

pretenses

mere ostentation, a claim usually not supported by facts, a pretentious act or assertion, professed rather than real intention or purpose, false show, an inadeq

acts,affectations,airs,fronts,performances,poses,Shows,Appearances,charades,colours

candour,sincerity,Naivety,naivities

pretenders => pretenders, pretences => pretences, preteens => Preteens, preteen-agers => preteens, preteen-ager => Preteen,