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See how the word “претенциозный” is used in sentences
Рецензия назвала фильм претенциозным. — The review called the film pretentious.
Его притязательное поведение раздражало всех на собрании. — His pretentious attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.
Его претенциозное поведение раздражает всех на работе. — His pretentious attitude annoys everyone at work.
Его претенциозная речь всех утомила. — His pretentious speech bored everyone.
Ты притязателен, хвастаясь своим успехом? — Are you being pretentious by boasting about your success?
Разве не немного претенциозно так хвалиться? — Isn't it a bit pretentious to show off like that?
Тебе это кажется претенциозным? — Does that sound pretentious to you?
Пожалуйста, перестань делать притязательные замечания за ужином. — Please stop making pretentious remarks at dinner.
У неё претенциозный стиль речи, который кажется неестественным. — She has a pretentious way of speaking that feels unnatural.
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