prétention

Definitions of prétention
  1. noun
    feelings of excessive pride
    synonyms: amour-propre, présomption
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    type of:
    fierté, hauteur, orgueil
    a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
  2. noun
    audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to
    synonyms: arrogance
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    type of:
    audace, hardiesse
    aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery
  3. noun
    the quality of being pretentious (behaving or speaking in such a manner as to create a false appearance of great importance or worth)
    synonyms: dissimulation, faux semblant
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    types:
    apparat, ostentation
    pretentious or showy or vulgar display
    type of:
    caractère non naturel
    the quality of being unnatural or not based on natural principles
  4. noun
    the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride
    synonyms: vanité
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    antonyms:
    humilité
    a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
    types:
    narcissisme
    an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself
    orgueil, vantardise
    outspoken conceit
    type of:
    caractéristique, trait de caractère
    a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
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