The Only Use of
pretentious
in
1984, by Orwell
- He went on, conscious that what he was saying must sound both feeble and pretentious: 'We believe that there is some kind of conspiracy, some kind of secret organization working against the Party, and that you are involved in it.†
p. 170.1pretentious = attempting to act more impressive than is deserved
Definition:
acting more impressive than is deserved