Difference between Pretender and Pseud

What is the difference between Pretender and Pseud?

Pretender as a noun is a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold. while Pseud as a noun is an intellectually pretentious person; a poseur

Pretender

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold. A claimant to an abolished or already occupied throne.

Pseud

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An intellectually pretentious person; a poseur

We hope you now know whether to use Pretender or Pseud in your sentence.

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