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- [self uh-poin-tid]
- /sɛlf əˈpɔɪn tɪd/
- /self əˈpɔɪn.tɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [self uh-poin-tid]
- /sɛlf əˈpɔɪn tɪd/
Definitions of self-appointed word
- adjective self-appointed chosen by oneself to act in a certain capacity or to fulfill a certain function, especially pompously or self-righteously: a self-appointed guardian of the public's morals. 1
- adjective self-appointed A self-appointed leader or ruler has taken the position of leader or ruler without anyone else asking them or choosing them to have it. 0
- adjective self-appointed having assumed authority without the agreement of others 0
- adjective self-appointed declared to be so by oneself, but not so designated by others 0
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Origin of self-appointed
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1790-1800
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Self-appointed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
self-appointed popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Antonyms for self-appointed
adjective self-appointed
- elected — Simple past tense and past participle of elect.
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