pretentiousness
noun
Pronunciation: /prɪˈtɛnʃəsnəs/
Definition
The quality of attempting to impress others by affecting greater importance, talent, or culture than one actually possesses.
Examples
Her pretentiousness was evident in the way she used obscure French phrases during casual conversation.
The art critic was criticized for the sheer pretentiousness of his review, which used jargon to mask a lack of genuine insight.
He eventually dropped his air of pretentiousness and started acting like his normal, down-to-earth self.
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