pretension (Meaning)
pretension (n)
a false or unsupportable quality
the advancing of a claim
the quality of being pretentious (behaving or speaking in such a manner as to create a false appearance of great importance or worth)
Synonyms & Antonyms of pretension
pretension Sentence Examples
- The pretentious art exhibit boasted abstract paintings that evoked little emotion.
- The politician's pretension of humility masked his true arrogance.
- The influencer's Instagram feed was a showcase of pretension, with curated filters and posed shots.
- The pretentious professor's lectures were filled with obscure jargon and self-important theories.
- The pretension of the wealthy neighborhood was evident in the immaculate lawns and sprawling mansions.
- The author's pretentious prose obscured the true meaning of his novel.
- The pretentious fashion designer's clothes were more about style over substance.
- The actor's pretension of being a method actor was a thinly veiled excuse for bad acting.
- The restaurant's pretentious menu overpriced dishes that were mediocre at best.
- The pretension of the self-proclaimed "expert" was exposed when his knowledge proved to be shallow.
FAQs About the word pretension
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The pretentious art exhibit boasted abstract paintings that evoked little emotion.
The politician's pretension of humility masked his true arrogance.
The influencer's Instagram feed was a showcase of pretension, with curated filters and posed shots.
The pretentious professor's lectures were filled with obscure jargon and self-important theories.
