PRETENTIOUSNESS
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Pretentiousness.
Pretentiousness - as a noun
Lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inflation12ostentation11ostentatiousnesspomposity18pompousness17puffiness17splashiness16The quality of being pretentious (behaving or speaking in such a manner as to create a false appearance of great importance or worth)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
largeness10pretension12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
unnaturalness13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unpretentiousnessExample Sentences
"Her constant display of wealth and designer clothes was a clear sign of her pretentiousness."
"I couldn't help but cringe at the pretentiousness of his overly intellectual conversation."
"Despite his lack of talent, he carried himself with an air of pretentiousness."
"The pretentiousness of the art gallery made me feel out of place."
"She spoke with such pretentiousness that it was hard to take her seriously."
Word Game Points
Is PRETENTIOUSNESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pretentiousness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PRETENTIOUSNESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is PRETENTIOUSNESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pretentiousness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPRETENTIOUSNESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is PRETENTIOUSNESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pretentiousness is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPRETENTIOUSNESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
