Pretentious

by | Dec 8, 2022 | Uncategorized | 8 comments

Pretentious (Adjective)
Syllable division: pre·​ten·​tious
How to pronounce: UK:  /prɪˈten.ʃəs/  US:  /prɪˈten.ʃəs/

American Pronunciation of the word Pretentious

Meaning: Attempting to appear important, especially in a way that is clear.
Example:
> He is such a pretentious food critic.
> Why do you always have to be pretentious? Just be yourself for once!
> I love watching movies that are not pretentious.

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8 Comments

  1. Moung Myoo
    Moung Myoo on December 8, 2022 at 6:54 am

    Some people are pretentious that they can buy top brand products.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on December 8, 2022 at 3:55 pm

      Thank you for posting a good sentence Moung! 😀

  2. Nirvana
    Nirvana on December 8, 2022 at 1:06 pm

    This history was seeming very pretentious for that family.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on December 8, 2022 at 3:56 pm

      Thank you for posting a good sentence Nirvana! 😀
      Try saying:
      This history seemed very pretentious for that family.

  3. Naseema Adam
    Naseema Adam on December 8, 2022 at 3:06 pm

    > I like to watch movies that are pretentious art films.

    > some people are always affecting pretentious products.

    • Minnette Oberholzer
      Minnette Oberholzer on December 8, 2022 at 3:57 pm

      Good sentences Naseema! 😀
      You can also say:
      Some people are always affected by pretentious products.

  4. Mirosłąw
    Mirosłąw on December 9, 2022 at 2:21 pm

    He expressed his views in a pretentious manner.

  5. ifrah
    ifrah on December 10, 2022 at 4:02 pm

    I like cooking food but is not Pretentious