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pretentious
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[prɪˈtɛnʃəs], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed
(e.g: pretentious art films)
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Origin
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mid 19th century: from French prétentieux, from prétention (see pretension)
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