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What is another word for Pretension? – 119 Pretension Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    affectation arrogance conceit ego haughtiness hubris imperiousness loftiness pomposity pride pretentiousness self-importance snobbery snobbishness superiority vainglory airs assumption boastfulness brashness complacency condescension disdain egotism hauteur insolence ostentation pomp pretence pridefulness smugness snootiness superciliousness swagger

    Meaning of Pretension

    a claim or pretence of something, especially a claim to superiority

    Definitions

    • The state of claiming or pretending to have a certain status, quality, or character, especially one that is not genuinely possessed
    • * An exaggerated or false claim or display of something, such as wealth, knowledge, or taste

    Etymology of Pretension

    The word "pretension" comes from the Old French word "pretension", which is derived from the Latin word "praetensio", meaning "a stretching out" or "an extension"
    Historically, the word has been used to describe a claim or pretence of something, often with connotations of insincerity or exaggeration

    Example Uses

    • The company's pretension to being a leader in the industry was not supported by their financial reports
    • * Her pretension to being a sophisticated art critic was undermined by her lack of knowledge about modern art

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    humility modesty humility unpretentiousness simplicity straightforwardness honesty sincerity authenticity genuineness naturalness unassumingness diffidence self-effacement meekness mildness tameness reserve restraint understatement

    Related Nouns

    ambition aspiration attitude claim delusion ego expectation fantasy illusion image impression intention notion pose posture reputation self-image stance status style

    Related Verbs

    aspire assume claim feign imagine pretend profess purport seem simulate affect assert boast declare imply insinuate maintain pose pretend proclaim profess

    Related Adjectives

    ambitious arrogant conceited delusional egotistical false grandiose illusory imaginary ostentatious pretentious self-important sophisticated superior vain affected artificial assumed counterfeit fake feigned insincere pretended spurious