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upstart vs pretentious

pretentious vs upstart

upstart is a noun but pretentious is not a noun.

upstart and pretentious both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
upstart Yes Yes No No
pretentious No Yes No No
upstart (noun) pretentious (noun)
a gymnastic exercise performed starting from a position with the legs over the upper body and moving to an erect position by arching the back and swinging the legs out and down while forcing the chest upright
a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
an arrogant or presumptuous person
upstart (adjective) pretentious (adjective)
characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction
intended to attract notice and impress others
(of a display) tawdry or vulgar
Difference between upstart and pretentious

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