pretentiousness

his constant name-dropping revealed a disturbing level of pretentiousness.

she affected an air of pretentiousness to impress the guests.

the gallery was filled with an uncomfortable atmosphere of pretentiousness.

i dislike people who display an unnecessary level of pretentiousness.

the film's pretentiousness became tiresome after the first hour.

he dropped the pretentiousness and finally started being genuine.

her pretentiousness was a defense mechanism against insecurity.

the academic's pretentiousness alienated many of his colleagues.

he tried to hide his pretentiousness behind a facade of humility.

the novel was criticized for its excessive pretentiousness and lack of substance.

she quickly saw through his pretentiousness and called him out on it.