Pretentiousness
Pretentiousness noun - An exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims.
Usage example: everyone took her ingrained pretentiousness into account when considering her statements
Self-assertion and pretentiousness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Self-assertion" instead a noun "Pretentiousness".
Self-assertion
Self-assertion noun - The act of putting forth your own opinions in a boastful or inconsiderate manner that implies you feel superior to others.
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Synonyms for Self-assertion
Pretentiousness and self-assertion are semantically related. You can use "Pretentiousness" instead a noun phrase "Self-assertion".
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Related pairs
- loftiness and pretentiousness
- loftiness and self-assertion
- pride and pretentiousness
- pride and self-assertion
- pretension and pretentiousness
- pretension and self-assertion
- egotism and pretentiousness
- egotism and self-assertion
- arrogance and pretentiousness
- arrogance and self-assertion
- affectation and pretentiousness
- affectation and self-assertion
- inflation and pretentiousness
- inflation and self-assertion
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