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1Pretentious-Wrathfulby sharmistha9327 termsNovember 2, 2008
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pretentious definitions
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1pompous, self-important130 sets
2pretending to be important, intelligent or cultured51 sets
3making an extravagant outward show, self-important40 sets
4intended to attract notice and impress others32 sets
5showy; pompous; claiming unjustified distinction28 sets
6done for show, striving to make a big impression; claiming merit or position unjustifiably; making demands on one's skill or abilities, ambitious27 sets
7making ridiculous claims26 sets
8done for show, striving to make a big impression23 sets
9(adj.) done for show, striving to make a big impression; claiming merit or position unjustifiably; making demands on one's skill or abilities, ambitious21 sets
10done for show20 sets
11making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction19 sets
12pompous; self-important18 sets
13characterized by assumption of dignity or importance17 sets
14pretending to be important, intelligent, or cultured17 sets
15showy14 sets
16drawing undeserved or inappropriate attention to oneself; showy13 sets
17affectedly grand; ostentatious13 sets
18self-important12 sets
19n. claiming dignity or importance, esp. when undeserved12 sets
20inflated, ostentatious, affected11 sets
21pompous9 sets
22claiming or pretending increased importance9 sets
23showy; making ridiculous claims; excessively ambitious9 sets
24ostentatious8 sets
25(adj) pretending to be important, intelligent or cultured8 sets
26claiming an undeserved distinction8 sets
27making an extravagant outward show7 sets
28ostentatious; pompous; making unjustified claims; overambitious7 sets
29adj. marked by pretense, conceit, or display.7 sets
30adj.; affectedly grand, acting superior, ostentatious7 sets
31unassuming, unaffected, modest7 sets
32self important7 sets
33pretending to be important6 sets
34creating an appearance of importance or demanding merit when undeserved6 sets
35definition: done for show striving to make a big impression claiming merit or position unjustifiably making demands on one's skill or abilities ambitious synonyms: inflated ostentatious affected antonyms: unassuming unaffected modest6 sets
36(adj) done for show, striving to make a big impression; claiming merit or position unjustifiably; making demands on one's skill or abilities, ambitious6 sets
37(adjective) showy; pompous; claiming unjustified distinction.6 sets
38ostentatious; showy; pompous; making unjustified claims; overambitious; ex. pretentious films that claim to be art6 sets
39showy, boastful, trying to appear important or superior6 sets
40adj. claiming an undeserved distinction; affectedly grand5 sets