self-important
having or showing an exaggerated opinion of one's own importance; pompously conceited or haughty.
Origin of self-important
1Other words from self-important
- self-im·por·tance, noun
- self-im·por·tant·ly, adverb
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How to use self-important in a sentence
Nagrani, 42, is not one of those designers wrapped up in self-importance.
The Hot Designer Who Hates Fashion: VK Nagrani Triumphs His Own Way | Tom Teodorczuk | December 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen my ge-generation got too intoxicated with self importance, the punks came along and yelled at us.
The Doors Never Sold Out to Crass Commercialism | John Densmore | September 27, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTSelf-awareness versus self-importance—that is the primary divide between a real steak shop and a tourist trap.
Karadzic let out a few other reminders of his presidential tendencies and self-importance.
His countenance, his voice, his gestures, indicated boundless self-importance.
The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington Macaulay
With an air of self-importance he cautioned the house to beware; if they excited that cry again, it would be at their peril.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. NolanHe met his son on the lad's own note of self-importance and connived with him to provoke her amusing impertinences.
A Hoosier Chronicle | Meredith NicholsonFor a village of the self-importance of Fairbridge, the public buildings were very few and very mean.
The Butterfly House | Mary E. Wilkins FreemanWith a bland, soft manner, and an air compounded of diffidence and self-importance, Mr. Gleeson made his approaches.
The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) | Charles James Lever
British Dictionary definitions for self-important
having or showing an unduly high opinion of one's own abilities, importance, etc
Derived forms of self-important
- self-importantly, adverb
- self-importance, noun
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