pompousness

[US]/ˈpɒmpəsnəs/
[UK]/ˈpɑmpəsnəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the quality of being pompous; self-importance

Phrases & Collocations

excessive pompousness

pompousness in speech

pompousness of style

pompousness and arrogance

pompousness revealed

pompousness in writing

pompousness of attitude

pompousness and pretense

pompousness disguised

pompousness in behavior

Example Sentences

his pompousness made him unpopular among his peers.

she spoke with such pompousness that it annoyed everyone.

the pompousness of the speech overshadowed its content.

his pompousness was evident in the way he introduced himself.

people often mistake confidence for pompousness.

her pompousness was a defense mechanism for her insecurities.

he tried to hide his pompousness with humor.

the pompousness of the event was off-putting to many guests.

despite his pompousness, he had little to show for his achievements.

his pompousness was balanced by moments of genuine humility.

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