2007-12-02 14:39:03 · 7 answers · asked by import guy 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Main Entry: pre·ten·tious
Pronunciation: \pri-ˈten(t)-shəs\
Function: adjective
Etymology: French prétentieux, from prétention pretension, from Medieval Latin pretention-, pretentio, from Latin praetendere
Date: 1832
1: characterized by pretension: as a: making usually unjustified or excessive claims (as of value or standing)
2: making demands on one's skill, ability, or means : ambitious
2007-12-02 16:37:30 · answer #1 · answered by Jade 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
acting as though more important or special than is warranted, or appearing to have an unrealistically high self-image
intended to seem to have a special quality or significance, but often seeming forced or overly clever
2007-12-02 22:44:34 · answer #2 · answered by his_grace2810 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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"1. full of pretense or pretension.
2. characterized by assumption of dignity or importance.
3. making an exaggerated outward show; ostentatious.
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2007-12-02 22:44:34 · answer #3 · answered by -ish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone putting on "airs". Someone who pretends to a social status that they have yet to achieve.
2007-12-02 22:45:36 · answer #4 · answered by picador 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unrealistic high self-image.
2007-12-02 22:47:58 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Up yourself ! Spoilt etc...
2007-12-02 22:44:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ostentatious (showy) and boastful
2007-12-02 22:44:26 · answer #7 · answered by deirdrezz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋