Pretentiousness
Pretentiousness noun - The quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case.
Usage example: the utter pretentiousness of the movie is matched only by the incomprehensibility of its story
Self-aggrandizement and pretentiousness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Self-aggrandizement" instead a noun "Pretentiousness".
Self-aggrandizement
Self-aggrandizement noun - An act undertaken to increase your own power and influence or to draw attention to your own importance.
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Synonyms for Self-aggrandizement
Pretentiousness and self-aggrandizement are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pretentiousness" instead a noun phrase "Self-aggrandizement".
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Related pairs
- conceit and pretentiousness
- conceit and self-aggrandizement
- pride and pretentiousness
- pride and self-aggrandizement
- pretension and pretentiousness
- pretension and self-aggrandizement
- egotism and pretentiousness
- egotism and self-aggrandizement
- vainglory and pretentiousness
- vainglory and self-aggrandizement
- vanity and pretentiousness
- vanity and self-aggrandizement
- arrogance and pretentiousness
- arrogance and self-aggrandizement
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