pretentious in Irish

pretentious in Irish is gáifeach, taibhseach, thar fóir — pretentious means trying too hard to seem impressive, intelligent, or important, in a way that comes across as fake or overblown.

pretentious in Irish

gáifeach

adj

Motivated by an inappropriate, excessive, or unjustified desire to impress others.

taibhseach

adj

Motivated by an inappropriate, excessive, or unjustified desire to impress others.

thar fóir

adj

Motivated by an inappropriate, excessive, or unjustified desire to impress others.

gaisciúil

adj

Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.

móiréiseach

adj

Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.

postúil

adj

Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.

sotalach

adj

Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.

What does "pretentious" mean?

adj Trying too hard to seem impressive, intelligent, or important, in a way that comes across as fake or overblown.
"The restaurant's menu was full of pretentious descriptions for simple dishes."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

pretentious in a sentence

The restaurant's menu was full of pretentious descriptions for simple dishes.
He came across as pretentious, dropping French phrases into every sentence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "pretentious" in Irish?

"pretentious" in Irish is gáifeach, taibhseach, thar fóir. pretentious means: Trying too hard to seem impressive, intelligent, or important, in a way that comes across as fake or overblown.

How do you use "pretentious" in a sentence?

Example: "The restaurant's menu was full of pretentious descriptions for simple dishes." In Irish, "pretentious" is gáifeach, taibhseach, thar fóir.

Are there other ways to say "pretentious" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 7 translations listed for "pretentious": gáifeach, taibhseach, thar fóir, gaisciúil, móiréiseach, postúil.

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