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1. pretentiousness

noun. the quality of being pretentious (behaving or speaking in such a manner as to create a false appearance of great importance or worth).

Etymology

  • -ness (English)
  • pretentious (English)
  • prétentieux (French)

2. pretentiousness

noun. lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity.

Etymology

  • -ness (English)
  • pretentious (English)
  • prétentieux (French)