pretensions

[US]/prɪˈtɛnʃənz/
[UK]/prɪˈtɛnʃənz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.self-claims; claims to importance; demands; aspirations; power; authority

Phrases & Collocations

social pretensions

artistic pretensions

intellectual pretensions

political pretensions

false pretensions

grand pretensions

empty pretensions

noble pretensions

pretensions of grandeur

pretensions to superiority

Example Sentences

his pretensions to wealth were obvious.

she dropped her pretensions and spoke honestly.

the artist had no pretensions of being famous.

despite his pretensions, he was quite humble.

her pretensions to expertise were quickly exposed.

they live without pretensions, enjoying simple pleasures.

his pretensions in the meeting were not well received.

she has no pretensions about her abilities.

they criticized his pretensions to intellectualism.

her pretensions to nobility were laughable.

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