PRETENTIOUS
/pɹɪˈtɛnʃəs/
13
Scrabble
16
WWF
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Definition
/pɹɪˈtɛnʃəs/
adjective
- Intended to impress others; ostentatious.“Her dress was obviously more pretentious than comfortable.”
- Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.“Their song titles are pretentious in the context of their basic lyrics.”
Source: Wiktionary
