pretension

language: en

definitions

  1. noun
    an attempt to appear more important or impressive than one really is; a claim to something without justification
    en: an attempt to appear more important or impressive than one really is; a claim to something without justification
  2. noun
    a claim or demand for something, especially in a formal or legal context
    en: a claim or demand for something, especially in a formal or legal context

examples

  1. He made no pretension to wealth.

    He made no pretension to wealth.

  2. The court rejected his pretension.

    The court rejected his pretension.