pretentious
//prɪˈtɛnʃəs//
Adjective
pretentiousCanonical form
more pretentiousComparative
most pretentiousSuperlative
1
Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, or sophistication than is actually possessed.
The restaurant had a pretentious atmosphere that made us feel uncomfortable.
2
Making claims or demands to a distinction or merit, especially when unjustified.
His pretentious claims about his achievements annoyed everyone at the meeting.