self-conceited

/'selfkən'si:tid/

Thân thiện

A self-conceited man admires his own reflection in a shop window.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance: The word "self-conceited" describes a person who has an excessively high opinion of themselves, often without a corresponding basis in reality. It implies vanity and an inflated ego.

Usage

• The adjective "self-conceited" is used to describe a person's character or attitude. It is a formal and somewhat literary term. It is typically used in a critical or disapproving manner to highlight someone's arrogance.
• It can be used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like "be" or "become").

Examples

• Attributive use (before a noun):
  • His self-conceited attitude made him very unpopular with his colleagues.
  • The manager's self-conceited behavior alienated the entire team.
• Predicative use (after a linking verb):
  • She became quite self-conceited after winning the award.
  • He is so self-conceited that he never listens to advice.

Advanced Usage

• "To be puffed up with self-conceit": To be filled with excessive pride.
  • After the minor success, he was puffed up with self-conceit.
• "A fit of self-conceit": A temporary state of being overly self-important.
  • His latest promotion induced a fit of self-conceit.

Variants and Related Words

• Self-conceit (n): The quality or state of being self-conceited; excessive pride in oneself.
  • His self-conceit was his ultimate downfall.
• Conceited (adj): Having an excessively favorable opinion of one's own abilities or worth. (Note: "Conceited" is more common in modern usage than "self-conceited").
  • She is too conceited to admit her mistakes.
• Egotistical (adj): Excessively self-centered or self-absorbed.
• Swollen-headed (adj, informal): Conceited; having a swelled head.
• Vain (adj): Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth.

Synonyms

• Arrogant: Having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.
• Haughty: Arrogantly superior and disdainful.
• Narcissistic: Having an excessive interest in or admiration of oneself.
• Pompous: Affectedly grand, solemn, or self-important.
• Smug: Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.

Antonyms

• Humble: Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.
• Modest: Unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements.
• Self-effacing: Not claiming attention for oneself; retiring and modest.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
   • a conceited fool
   • an attitude of self-conceited arrogance
   • an egotistical disregard of others
   • so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty
   • growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary
   • vain about her clothes

Từ đồng nghĩa

• conceited
• egotistic
• egotistical
• swollen
• swollen-headed
• vain