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Why do people say Jim Morrison is pretentious?
People who are involved in artistic pursuits are bound to be called pretentious by someone at some point in time. Being involved in music, poetry, and film made Jim much more likely to be called this. I think mainly if something is out of t... Read More »
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What are some things a pretentious person would say?
"In what idiom? In English? Well, since I'm fluent in many languages (I can order a burger in Rome and Beijing and am treated as a native) I must restrict myself to this most boring and profane idiom in order to be understood by those envio... Read More »
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How do you say "pretentiousness" in Spanish?
Pretenciosidad is not a word, it would be presunción or altanería, which is more used. EDIT: in german??? Oh sorry, i dont know. Source(s): I'm native spanish speaker Read More »
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Pretentious defined as attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed. making an exaggerated outward show
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She might have meant that your story was didactic. Did it have a moralizing tone to it? Sometimes writing that is (unintentionally) patronizing can seem pretentious. Also, if your writing attempts to sound very flowery or gentlemanly it cou...
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it is there way of trying to convert you, an I don't know, is not very convincing, but if they have an answer to everything, they can try to convince you, and themselves.
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Any politician who acts like they truly give a rat's behind about any social issue. Their over-bearing concern may even by-pass pretentious, possibly bordering more on a swarmy self righteousness.
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People associate names like Victor, Alexander, William e.t.c with the posh society and upper class lifestyle. However, I know a Victor and he works in ASDA, so it's all good.
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maybe because you feel you "need" a boy, you think all girls feel that way but strong, independent and confident girls do not. ;)
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O.K. Go ask a load of toddlers that have had no religious instruction what god they believe in. Until the parents and priests start on the brainwashing and the guilt trips kids are all atheists. Get over it. To answer your question: Not at ...
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