pretentious

Definitions

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, or culture than is actually possessed.

Making an exaggerated outward show of merit or excellence.

Examples

He annoyed his colleagues by using pretentious language that no one else understood.

The restaurant's pretentious menu featured tiny portions with overly complicated descriptions.

Synonyms

pompous ostentatious affected grandiose snobbish showy haughty

Antonyms

humble modest unassuming genuine simple natural down-to-earth