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- [self im-pawr-tnt]
- /sɛlf ɪmˈpɔr tnt/
- /self ɪmˈpɔːtnt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [self im-pawr-tnt]
- /sɛlf ɪmˈpɔr tnt/
Definitions of self-important word
- adjective self-important having or showing an exaggerated opinion of one's own importance; pompously conceited or haughty. 1
- adjective self-important pompous, vain 1
- adjective self-important If you say that someone is self-important, you disapprove of them because they behave as if they are more important than they really are. 0
- adjective self-important having or showing an unduly high opinion of one's own abilities, importance, etc 0
- adjective self-important having or showing an exaggerated opinion of one's own importance; pompous or officious 0
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Origin of self-important
First appearance:
before 1765 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1765-75
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Parts of speech for Self-important
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
self-important popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for self-important
adv self-important
- airily — in a jaunty or high-spirited manner
- boastfully — given to or characterized by boasting.
- conceitedly — having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.
- haughtily — disdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious: haughty aristocrats; a haughty salesclerk.
- loftily — extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains.
noun self-important
- arrogance — the quality or state of being arrogant; overbearing pride or self-importance
- assumption — If you make an assumption that something is true or will happen, you accept that it is true or will happen, often without any real proof.
- cockiness — conceited self-assurance
- complacence — a feeling of quiet pleasure or security, often while unaware of some potential danger, defect, or the like; self-satisfaction or smug satisfaction with an existing situation, condition, etc.
- conceit — Conceit is very great pride in your abilities or achievements that other people feel is too great.
adj self-important
- arrogant — Someone who is arrogant behaves in a proud, unpleasant way towards other people because they believe that they are more important than others.
- biggety — conceited or self-important.
- cold-shoulder — to snub; show indifference to.
- fustian — a stout fabric of cotton and flax.
adverb self-important
- arrogantly — making claims or pretensions to superior importance or rights; overbearingly assuming; insolently proud: an arrogant public official.
- egotistically — In an egotistic manner.
- officiously — objectionably aggressive in offering one's unrequested and unwanted services, help, or advice; meddlesome: an officious person.
- overconfidently — In an overconfident manner.
adjective self-important
- dismissive — indicating dismissal or rejection; having the purpose or effect of dismissing, as from one's presence or from consideration: a curt, dismissive gesture.
- egoistic — Egoistical.
- egoistical — Caring about oneself rather than others.
- egotistic — Egotistical.
- egotistical — Excessively conceited or absorbed in oneself; self-centered.
Antonyms for self-important
noun self-important
- docility — easily managed or handled; tractable: a docile horse.
- humility — the quality or condition of being humble; modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance, rank, etc.
- nonresistance — the policy or practice of not resisting violence or established authority, even when tyrannical, by force.
- obsequiousness — characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning: an obsequious bow.
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