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Another word for pretentiousness

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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of attempting to impress others by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, or sophistication than is actually possessed.

Usage Example

"The critic praised the director for tackling complex philosophical themes without a trace of pretension."

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pretension
affectation
ostentation
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pomposity
pompousness
grandiosity
snobbery
conceit
airs

Opposites of pretentiousness

The opposite of pretentiousness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unpretentiousness
humility
modesty
simplicity
naturalness
sincerity
authenticity
See all opposites of pretentiousness

• Nearby Words

pretension
pretentious
pretentiously
pretentiousness
preterm
pretest
pretext

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pretentiousness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pretentiousness
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