self-proclaimed

British  

adjective

1. proclaimed or described by oneself

   the self-proclaimed leader

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Example Sentences

Her brush with fame began with #Momtok, as the self-proclaimed founder of the Utah-based group of Mormon moms that spawned the so-called corner of TikTok where they shared choreographed dance videos and light lifestyle content.

From Los Angeles Times

So Elise turned to Dr. Leslie Dobson, a forensic psychologist and self-proclaimed Epstein expert with her own robust social media following and a more than passing interest in cannibalism.

From The Wall Street Journal

A self-proclaimed “griot,” Jenkins throughout his decades-spanning career maintained an art practice grounded in the tradition of those West African oral historians who came before him.

From Los Angeles Times

That’s the same self-proclaimed “world’s only image architect,” who for years has also styled Holland.

From Los Angeles Times

He says he often sees self-proclaimed "fitness gurus" on social media who are encouraging others to reduce their sleep to fit more in, but he believes that's not the answer.

From BBC