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   pretentious

   /prɪˈtɛnʃəs/

   adjective

   • 1. attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed: "pretentious art films"

   Word Origin mid 19th century: from French prétentieux, from prétention (see pretension1).

   Derivatives

   • 1. pretentiously adverb
   • 2. pretentiousness noun

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   What is the meaning of 'pretentious'?

   • But the word 'pretentious' has expanded from its original definition to mean 'snobby and intellectual', or 'black and white, with subtitles', or 'I don't understand it, so it's tosh'.

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   What does it mean for a film to be pretentious?

   • The term 'pretentiousness' is often used to describe films that don't conform to a conventional narrative structure. It's human nature to want to impose meaning on chaos and to try to knit seemingly random events into a story. There can be resentment when filmmakers fail to provide clear signposts for the audience.

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   What makes a person appear pretentious?

   • People who are considered pretentious are those who dare to be different, whether it's by going against creative consensus or by dressing differently in public situations like catching the last bus home on a Saturday night. Pretentiousness is significant because it reveals how your identity relates to others.

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   Why is pretentiousness beneficial?

   • Pretentiousness is beneficial as it keeps life interesting. It provides permissions to try new experiences and experiment with ideas. Without this, people from various backgrounds may not be exposed to differences, new ideas, or the histories of their chosen field.

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