pretention

[pri-ten-shuhn]

pretention Definition

• 1. the act of pretending or claiming to be something that one is not
• 2. a false or exaggerated claim or assertion

Using pretention: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pretention" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  His pretention of being a millionaire was exposed when he couldn't pay his rent.

• Example

  Her pretention of being an expert in the field was quickly disproved by her lack of knowledge.

• Example

  The politician's pretention of honesty and integrity was met with skepticism by the public.

pretention Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pretention

• pretense
• affectation
• posturing

Phrases with pretention

• drop the pretention

  to stop pretending or acting in a way that is not genuine or authentic

  Example

  She decided to drop the pretention and be honest about her feelings.

• maintain a pretention

  to continue to pretend or claim to be something that one is not

  Example

  He maintained the pretention of being a successful businessman even though his company was failing.

• pretention of knowledge

  a false or exaggerated claim of expertise or understanding

  Example

  His pretention of knowledge about the subject was quickly exposed when he couldn't answer basic questions.

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Summary: pretention in Brief

Pretention [pri-ten-shuhn] is the act of pretending or claiming to be something that one is not, or a false or exaggerated claim or assertion. It can refer to a person's behavior or statements, such as 'His pretention of being a millionaire was exposed when he couldn't pay his rent.' Phrases like 'drop the pretention' suggest a need for authenticity, while 'maintain a pretention' implies persistence in deception.