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Definition pretension in British English

pretension noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/prɪˈtenʃ(ə)n/
1

a way of behaving that is intended to impress other people but seems false or too deliberate

Example

There's a refreshing lack of pretension about her.

1.1

used about books, films, and other things that people create

Example

a style of cooking that is entirely without pretension

Example

a film that has no pretension to the status of art

Synonyms and related words
dishonesty deceit corruption
Definition pretension in British English