1. Characterized by an attempt to impress others with an appearance of greater importance, talent, or value than is actually possessed
He wore pretentious designer clothes to seem wealthy.
Ele usava roupas pretensiosas de designer para parecer rico.
2. Affectedly or ostentatiously grand, ambitious, or elevated
The restaurant had a pretentious atmosphere with unnecessarily complex menu descriptions.
O restaurante tinha uma atmosfera pretensiosa com descrições de menu desnecessariamente complexas.
3. Making claims or demands beyond what is warranted or justified
His pretentious claims about his artistic ability were not supported by his work.
Suas afirmações pretensiosas sobre sua capacidade artística não eram apoiadas por seu trabalho.