Pretentious One is a term used to describe someone who puts on an air of superiority or importance. The crossword solutions for this term are PSEUD (5 letters), SNOB (4 letters), and LADIDA (6 letters). PSEUD is derived from the Greek word for false, and is used to describe someone who pretends to be something they are not. SNOB is an acronym for 'Socially Noted Of Birth', and is used to describe someone who looks down on those of lower social standing. Lastly, LADIDA is an onomatopoeic term used to describe someone who speaks in a pompous or affected manner.