posturing

• Substantiv, das das Einnehmen einer eitlen, selbstgefälligen oder unnatürlichen Haltung oder Verhaltensweise bezeichnet, oft um andere zu beeindrucken oder einen falschen Eindruck zu erwecken.

A noun referring to the act of adopting a vain, conceited, or affected posture or attitude, often to impress others or create a false impression.

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1. Pretentious behaviorC1formal

   The act of behaving in a way that is intended to impress others or to appear more important than one really is.

   Wichtigtuerei

   • His constant posturing at parties annoyed his friends.
   • The politician's posturing was seen as insincere by the voters.
   • She saw through his intellectual posturing and knew he was just showing off.

   Synonymeaffectationostentationplayactingposingpretentiousnessshowtheatre

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, eine bestimmte Haltung oder Position einzunehmen, oft um eine Wirkung zu erzielen oder einen bestimmten Eindruck zu machen.

A verb used to indicate the act of adopting a particular position or attitude, often for effect or to convey a certain impression.

1. Behave affectedlyB2formal

   To behave in an artificial or exaggerated way to impress others or gain attention.

   Sich aufspielen

   • The politician postured for the cameras during the debate.
   • She postured as an expert despite having little knowledge.
   • He tends to posture in meetings to appear more important.

   Synonymeattitudinizegrandstandpeacockposeput on airsshow off

2. Assume a poseB2formal

   To take a particular physical position or stance, often for artistic or photographic purposes.

   Eine Pose einnehmen

   • The model postured gracefully for the painter.
   • He postured in a dramatic stance for the sculpture.
   • The dancers postured elegantly before the performance began.

   Synonymeattitudinizemodelposesit