Pretense
Pretense noun - An exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims.
Usage example: the pretense of that woman in thinking that the other hotel guests should be inconvenienced just for her
Self-centeredness and pretense are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Self-centeredness" instead a noun "Pretense".
Self-centeredness
Self-centeredness noun - Excessive interest in oneself.
Pretense and self-centeredness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pretense" instead a noun phrase "Self-centeredness".
Mutual synonyms
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Self-centeredness and Pretense. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/pretense/self-centeredness
Pretense & Self-centeredness. N.p., 2016. Web. 07 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/pretense/self-centeredness>.
Self-centeredness or Pretense. 2016. Accessed August 07, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/pretense/self-centeredness.
