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Pretentiousness (Noun)

Lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The professor's excessive use of jargon and complex vocabulary reeked of pretentiousness, making his lectures a chore to sit through.
Her claim to be a "free-spirited artist" was just a thinly veiled attempt to hide her own pretentiousness and lack of genuine creativity.
The pompous language used in the restaurant's menu was a clear example of pretentiousness, making it hard to take the establishment seriously.
The blogger's writing style was marred by pretentiousness, with overly elaborate sentences and an obvious attempt to show off their supposed intellect.
The film's attempt to tackle deep philosophical themes was ruined by its own pretentiousness, with characters spouting clichéd and overwrought dialogue.