pretencioso — meaning in English
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English meaning
- entitled adjective Given a particular title, as of a book or piece of writing.
- pedantic adj Overly focused on formal rules, minor details, or technical correctness, often to an annoying degree.
- pretentious adj Trying too hard to seem impressive, intelligent, or important, in a way that comes across as fake or overblown.
Senses
pretencioso is used for these senses in English:
- pedantic Being overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning, like a pedant.
- pretentious Motivated by an inappropriate, excessive, or unjustified desire to impress others.
- pretentious Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.
- smart aleck One who is obnoxiously self-assured; a show off.
entitled — full definition
- adjective Given a particular title, as of a book or piece of writing.
- adjective Having a legal or moral right to something.
- adjective Believing, often wrongly, that you deserve special treatment.