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pretentious in Tagalog

mapagkunwari

/pɹɪˈtɛn.ʃəs/

pretentious in Tagalog: mapagkunwari, mapagpanggap. In English, pretentious means motivated by an inappropriate, excessive, or unjustified desire to impress others.

Tagalog words for pretentious

marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction
mapagkunwari, mapagpanggap

English meaning of pretentious

  1. adjective Motivated by an inappropriate, excessive, or unjustified desire to impress others.
  2. adjective Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.
  3. adjective Marked by pretense (not necessarily false pretense); intent upon success; ambitious.

Full definition of pretentious

pretentious in a sentence

  • Her dress was obviously more pretentious than comfortable.
  • Their song titles are pretentious in the context of their basic lyrics.

Synonyms of pretentious

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Questions about pretentious in Tagalog

What is the meaning of pretentious in Tagalog?
Pretentious in Tagalog is mapagkunwari, mapagpanggap.
Ano ang pretentious sa Tagalog?
Pretentious: mapagkunwari, mapagpanggap.
What does pretentious mean in English?
Pretentious means motivated by an inappropriate, excessive, or unjustified desire to impress others.

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