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- [kuh n-see-tid]
- /kənˈsi tɪd/
- /kənˈsiː.tɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-see-tid]
- /kənˈsi tɪd/
Definitions of conceited word
- adjective conceited If you say that someone is conceited, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they are far too proud of their abilities or achievements. 3
- adjective conceited having a high or exaggerated opinion of oneself or one's accomplishments 3
- adjective conceited fanciful 3
- adjective conceited witty or intelligent 3
- adjective conceited having an exaggerated opinion of oneself, one's merits, etc.; vain 3
- adjective conceited whimsical; fanciful 3
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Origin of conceited
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
First recorded in 1535-45; conceit + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Conceited
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
conceited popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
conceited usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conceited
adj conceited
- arrogant — Someone who is arrogant behaves in a proud, unpleasant way towards other people because they believe that they are more important than others.
- cocky — Someone who is cocky is so confident and sure of their abilities that they annoy other people.
- gall — (Pizi) 1840?–94, leader of the Hunkpapa Sioux: a major chief in the battle of Little Bighorn.
- ham — the second son of Noah, Gen. 10:1.
- immodest — not modest in conduct, utterance, etc.; indecent; shameless.
adjective conceited
- proud — feeling pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as highly honorable or creditable to oneself (often followed by of, an infinitive, or a clause).
- smug — contentedly confident of one's ability, superiority, or correctness; complacent.
- superior — higher in station, rank, degree, importance, etc.: a superior officer.
- stuck-up — snobbishly conceited.
- snobbish — of, relating to, or characteristic of a snob: snobbish ideas about rank.
Antonyms for conceited
adj conceited
- diffident — lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy.
- meek — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
- self-conscious — excessively aware of being observed by others.
- timid — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
- humble — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
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