prétentieux

[US]//prɛ.tɑ̃.tjø//
[UK]//prɛ.tɑ̃.tjø//

Translation

adj.Characterized by assumption of dignity or importance, especially when exaggerated or undeserved.

Phrases & Collocations

très prétentieux

c'est prétentieux

un homme prétentieux

plutôt prétentieux

trop prétentieux

gens prétentieux

être prétentieux

parfaitement prétentieux

si prétentieux

Example Sentences

his pretentious attitude alienated his colleagues at the firm.

the restaurant menu was filled with pretentious french terms.

she found the author's writing style to be incredibly pretentious.

i cannot stand his pretentious way of speaking about art.

the film was a pretentious attempt at philosophical depth.

they dismissed the new policy as a pretentious gimmick.

wearing a monocle is often seen as a pretentious affectation.

the critic panned the play for being pretentious and boring.

it is pretentious to quote nietzsche during a casual lunch.

the pretentious name of the cafe did not match the quality.

he made a pretentious display of his expensive designer clothes.

the novel explores the pretentious lifestyle of the upper class.

her pretentious remarks about wine annoyed everyone at the table.

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