Pretense
Word | PRETENSE |
Character | 8 |
Hyphenation | pre tense |
Pronunciations | /ˈpɹiːtɛns/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Pretense"
What do we mean by pretense?
A false appearance or action intended to deceive. noun
A professed but feigned reason or excuse; a pretext. noun
Something imagined or pretended. noun
The quality or state of being pretentious; ostentation. noun
A false or studied show; an affectation. noun
A claim or assertion to a right, especially a false one. noun
An intention; a design; a purpose. noun
The act of pretending, or putting forward something to conceal the true state of affairs, and thus to deceive; hence, the representation of that which does not exist; simulation; feigning; a false or hypocritical show; a sham. noun
That under cover of which an actual design or meaning is concealed; a pretext. noun
Pretension; aspiration; the putting forth of a claim, particularly to merit, dignity, or personal worth; pretentiousness. noun
A claim; a right asserted, with or without foundation. noun
The act of laying claim; the claim laid; assumption; pretension. noun
The act of holding out, or offering, to others something false or feigned; presentation of what is deceptive or hypocritical; deception by showing what is unreal and concealing what is real; false show; simulation noun
That which is pretended; false, deceptive, or hypocritical show, argument, or reason; pretext; feint. noun
Intention; design. noun
A false or hypocritical profession, as, under pretense of friendliness. noun
Intention or purpose not real but professed. noun
An unsupported claim made or implied. noun
A false or hypocritical profession
Intention or purpose not real but professed.
An unsupported claim made or implied.
An insincere attempt to reach a specific condition or quality.
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