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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pretentious

/prɪˈtɛnʃəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does pretentious mean?

adjective

Having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities; affectedly erudite or cultured.

Example

"The artist's pretentious comments about his work were met with skepticism by the critics."

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