pretension
nounAn attempt or claim to seem more important, skilled, or impressive than warranted.
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pretentious
adjectiveTrying to appear more important, cultured, or impressive than justified.
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adjectiveEasily noticed, important, or well known in a particular setting.
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adjectiveEspecially noticeable or important.
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adjectiveToo small or unimportant to deserve much attention.
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