Pretension
Pretension noun - An exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims.
Usage example: a woman full of pretension and pompousness
Self-centeredness and pretension are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Self-centeredness" instead a noun "Pretension".
Self-centeredness
Self-centeredness noun - Excessive interest in oneself.
Pretension and self-centeredness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pretension" instead a noun phrase "Self-centeredness".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- conceit and pretension
- conceit and self-centeredness
- loftiness and pretension
- loftiness and self-centeredness
- assumption and pretension
- assumption and self-centeredness
- pride and pretension
- pride and self-centeredness
- presumption and pretension
- presumption and self-centeredness
- superiority and pretension
- superiority and self-centeredness
- ostentation and pretension
- ostentation and self-centeredness
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