PRETENSIONS
(noun)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Pretensions.
Pretensions - as a noun
The advancing of a claim
Example: "His pretension to the crown"
The quality of being pretentious (behaving or speaking in such a manner as to create a false appearance of great importance or worth)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
largenesspretentiousnessHypernyms (Closely Related)
unnaturalnessHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The politician's pretensions of being a champion for the working class were quickly debunked."
"She saw through his pretensions of grandeur and knew he came from a humble background."
"Despite his lack of experience, he entered the competition with pretensions of winning the title."
"The socialite's pretensions were evident in her extravagant lifestyle and exclusive social circle."
"Their pretensions to intellectual superiority made them unpopular among their peers."
Word Game Points
Is PRETENSIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pretensions is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PRETENSIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is PRETENSIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pretensions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPRETENSIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is PRETENSIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pretensions is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPRETENSIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.