Big, affected, and artificial are all synonyms for pretentious. Natural and unaffected are antonyms of pretentious. And here are 49 another word for pretentious.
The noun "pretentious" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length: 1 synonym with 3 letters, 5 synonyms with 5 letters, 7 synonyms with 6 letters, 6 synonyms with 7 letters, 5 synonyms with 8 letters, 7 synonyms with 9 letters, 6 synonyms with 10 letters, 4 synonyms with 11 letters, 3 synonyms with 12 letters, 2 synonyms with 13 letters, and 1 synonym with 15 letters, for a total of 47 synonyms.
His pretentious attitude annoyed the group.
She avoided the pretentious art gallery.
The restaurant’s decor felt overly pretentious.
Pretentious people often seek unnecessary attention.
His pretentious remarks overshadowed genuine insights.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Empowerment | Disempowerment, oppression | Enablement, authority |
| Ambivalent | Unequivocal, certain | Equivocal, uncertain |
| Predominantly | Rarely, occasionally | Mainly, mostly |
| Proliferation | Reduction, decline | Expansion, growth |
| Concentration | Inattention, distraction | Close attention, close thought |
| Segment | Whole, amalgamate | Piece, part |
| Functionality | Dysfunction, inefficiency | Capability, usability |
| Accident | Intentionally, plan | Mishap, misfortune |
| Irrational | Rational, logical | Unreasonable, illogical |
| Aspiration | Apathy, indifference | Desire, hope |
| Aforementioned | Subsequent, following | Previously mentioned, above-mentioned |
| Prediction | Retrospection, recollection | Forecast, prophecy |
| Consent | Dissent, forbid | Agreement, assent |
| Prerequisite | Unnecessary, non-essential | Necessary condition, precondition |
| Notorious | Unknown, anonymous, faceless | Infamous, of ill repute |
| Indigenous | Non-native, introduced, imported | Native, endemic |
| Compensation | Penalty, deprivation | Recompense, repayment |
| Eloquent | Inarticulate, tongue-tied | Persuasive, expressive |
| Revelation | Keeping, covering up | Disclosure, surprising fact |
| Questionable | Certain, indisputable | Controversial, contentious |
| Forgotten | Remembered, memorable | Unremembered, out of mind |
| Until | Beyond, after | Till, up to |
| Previously | After, as a result of | Formerly, earlier |
| Devotion | Disloyalty, indifference, hatred | Loyalty, faithfulness |
| Parameter | Outlier, exception | Criterion, factor |
| Payment | Refund, reimbursement | Remittance, remission |
| Preliminary to | Final, conclusive | In preparation for, before |
| Preliminary | Concluding, closing, final | Preparatory, introductory |
| Exploitation | Benevolence, altruism | Taking advantage, making use |
| Retention | Loss, forgetfulness | Preservation, maintenance |
| Validation | Rejection, disapproval | Confirmation, approval |
| Situation | Chaos, disorganization | Circumstances, set of circumstances |
| Portion | Whole, entirety | Part, piece |
| Formation | Destruction, disappearance, dissolution | Emergence, coming into being |
| Attraction | Repulsion, aversion | Appeal, attractiveness |
| Replacement | Original, substitution | Substitute, alternative |
| Distinction | Similarity, uniformity | Difference, contrast |
| Instruction | Confusion, misguidance | Order, command |
| Prestige | Disrepute, obscurity | Status, standing |
| Inconsistent | Consistent, steady | Incompatible with, conflicting with |
| Preferred | Undesired, rejected | Favored, chosen |
| Prefer | Dislike, reject | Like better, would rather (have) |
| Multifaceted | Simple, one-dimensional | Versatile, complex |
| Assignment | Free time, leisure | Task, piece of work |
| Composition | Disorganization, disarray | Make-up, constitution |
| Degradation | Improvement, upliftment | Humiliation, shame |
| Distraction | Focus, concentration | Diversion, interruption |
| Destination | Origin, starting point | Journey's end, end of the line |
| Accomplishment | Failure, setback | Achievement, act |
| Resentment | Contentment, happiness | Bitterness, indignation |
| Romantic | Platonic, unromantic | Amorous, intimate |
| Attentive | Inattentive, inconsiderate | Alert, awake |
| Incomplete | Complete, finished | Deficient, insufficient |
| Center | Edge, outskirts | Middle, core |
| Development | Decline, stagnation | Evolution, growth |