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Definition of pretentiousness noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

pretentiousness

noun
 
/prɪˈtenʃəsnəs/
 
/prɪˈtenʃəsnəs/
[uncountable] (disapproving)
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  1. the fact of trying to appear important, intelligent, etc. in order to impress other people
    • There was no hint of pretentiousness in her manner.
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