pretense C2+

/ˈpritɛns/ a false show or pretext intended to deceive

pretentious C2+

/prɪˈtɛnʃəs/ attempting to impress by affecting greater importance than is warranted

pretender C2+

/prɪˈtɛndɚ/ a person who makes a false or disputed claim, especially to a throne

pretension C2+

/prɪˈtɛnʃən/ a claim or assertion of importance; pretentious display

pretentiousness C2+

/prɪˈtɛnʃəsnəs/ the quality of attempting to impress by affecting greater importance than is real