pretension
/prɪˈtenʃn/noun
उच्चारण प्रिटेन्शन
(किसी गुण या योग्यता का) दावा, दिखावटी दावा
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- 1
[C, usually pl., U] ~ (to sth)
the act of claiming or suggesting that you have a particular quality, skill or importance, when this may not be true
(किसी गुण या योग्यता का) दावा, दिखावटी दावा
- The film has no pretensions to being a work of art.
- He makes no pretension to great learning.
Synonyms claim aspiration pretence
- 2
[U, C] disapproving
the behaviour of somebody who tries to appear more important, intelligent or cultured than they really are
दिखावा, आडंबर, बनावटीपन
- Radhika spoke simply, without any pretension.
- the pretensions of the newly rich
Synonyms pretentiousness affectation airs ostentation pomposity
Opposite modesty humility simplicity
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Pretension is spelt with -sion, but the adjective is pretentious with -tious (not 'pretensious').
Pretension -sion से लिखा जाता है, पर इसका adjective pretentious -tious से लिखा जाता है ('pretensious' गलत है)।