pretentious

IPA(Pronunciation)

Adjective

Intended to impress others. / Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.

Japanese Meaning

他人に印象を与えようと意図する、見せかけの態度を取ること / 実際の価値や重要性に見合わず、過剰に重要感や特別感を主張すること

He gave a pretentious description of his artwork, clearly intending to impress the gallery crowd.

彼は自分の作品について気取った説明をし、明らかにギャラリーの客を感心させようとしていた。

Sense（1）

Intended to impress others.

Her dress was obviously more pretentious than comfortable.

Sense（2）

Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.

Their song titles are pretentious in the context of their basic lyrics.

more pretentious

（ comparative ）

most pretentious

（ superlative ）