pretentious
/pɹɪˈtɛnʃəs/
adjective
- 1
Intended to impress others; ostentatious.
“Her dress was obviously more pretentious than comfortable.”
- 2
Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.
“Their song titles are pretentious in the context of their basic lyrics.”
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