transcription, транскрипция: [ pri-ˈten(t)-shəs ]
adjective
Etymology: French prétentieux, from prétention pretension, from Medieval Latin pretention-, pretentio, from Latin praetendere
Date: 1832
1. : characterized by pretension: as
a. : making usually unjustified or excessive claims (as of value or standing)
the pretentious fraud who assumes a love of culture that is alien to him — Richard Watts
b. : expressive of affected, unwarranted, or exaggerated importance, worth, or stature
pretentious language
pretentious houses
2. : making demands on one's skill, ability, or means : ambitious
the pretentious daring of the Green Mountain Boys in crossing the lake — American Guide Series: Vermont
Synonyms: see showy
• pre·ten·tious·ly adverb
• pre·ten·tious·ness noun