pretentious in a sentence

Definition

Pretentious: attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, or culture than is actually possessed.

Her pretentious attitude made it hard for others to connect with her on a genuine level.
The restaurant's decor was so pretentious that it overshadowed the quality of the food.
He always tries to impress people with his pretentious vocabulary, but it often backfires.
The film was criticized for its pretentious themes that felt forced and unoriginal.
Despite his pretentious claims of expertise, he struggled to answer basic questions in the discussion.