pretentiously vs self-consciously

pretentiously

adv
  • Ostentatiously; in a manner intended to impress others. 

  • In a manner with unwarranted claim to importance or distinction. 

  • In a manner demanding of skill or daring. 

self-consciously

adv
  • In a self-conscious manner 

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