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How to pronounce “pretentious”
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Pronunciation guide for pretentious
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of pretentious with real speech in context.
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- Real speech example
- Author of The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P
so pretentious?
- Definition summary
- Motivated by an inappropriate, excessive, or unjustified desire to impress others.
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How to pronounce pretentious
Author of The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P
so pretentious?
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “pretentious”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Motivated by an inappropriate, excessive, or unjustified desire to impress others.
- Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.
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