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self-important - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'self-important' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Self-important [ a.]
- Having or manifesting an exaggerated idea of one's own importance or merit.

Meaning of 'self-important' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . self-important [ s]
Meaning (1):
- having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
Example in sentence:
  • an arrogant official;
  • arrogant claims;
  • chesty as a peacock

Nearby Words:

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