self-appointed
Use Self-appointed in a sentence
əˈpɔɪn adjective
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.
Origin:
1790–1800
1790–1800
Related forms
self-ap·point·ment, noun
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| self-appointed | |
| —adj | |
| having assumed authority without the agreement of others: a self-appointed critic | |
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Self-appointed
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
Example sentences
Self-appointed decency police are trying to wrest control of what you're allowed to watch.
For ten years, two zealous, self-appointed investigators of scientific fraud made headlines--and enemies.
We don't need a bunch of self-appointed gatekeepers slowing things down.
The leaders are self-appointed, hold singular authority to determine right and wrong and stand in absolute judgement of everyone.
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