self-important

[self-im-pawr-tnt, self-]

adjective

1. having or showing an exaggerated opinion of one's own importance; pompously conceited or haughty.

self-important

adjective

1. having or showing an unduly high opinion of one's own abilities, importance, etc

Other Word Forms

• self-importance noun
• self-importantly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-important¹

First recorded in 1765–75

Related Words

• arrogant 
• egotistical www.thesaurus.com
• pompous