pretensiøsitet
Pretensiøsitet refers to the quality of being pretentious, which involves an affectation of airs or qualities that one does not possess. It describes behavior or speech that aims to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, or knowledge than is actually the case. Someone exhibiting pretensiøsitet might use elaborate language, ostentatious displays, or overly complex ideas in an attempt to appear sophisticated or intellectually superior. This can often be perceived as insincere or artificial.
The term is generally used critically, suggesting a disconnect between outward appearance and inner reality. It