self-proclaimed
Britishadjective
Explanation
The adjective self-proclaimed means describing yourself in a certain way. Just because you're a self-proclaimed genius in the kitchen doesn't necessarily mean your family loves your creative recipes. Being self-proclaimed means making an assertion about who you are or what you're skilled at. Sometimes that matches other people's perceptions: you're a self-proclaimed dog expert, and everyone comes to you for advice about their problematic pups. But often it stems from a skewed view of your own abilities. You may be a self-proclaimed Icelandic speaker, but if no one in Reykjavík can understand a word you say, it might be time to re-think the way you describe yourself!
Vocabulary lists containing self-proclaimed
Vocabulary from Readings 1, Unit 3
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Example Sentences
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Has Taylor Swift, a self-proclaimed “childless cat lady,” gotten a new dog?
From Slate ● Jul. 16, 2026
A self-proclaimed feminist, Mr. Trudeau sympathetically chronicled the highs and lows of Joanie Caucus, the popular character who walks out on her abusive husband and their children to pursue a career in politics and law.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
Weeks after that public sighting, the “Euphoria” star’s stylist and self-proclaimed image architect Law Roach boldly claimed to “Access Hollywood” on the Actor Awards red carpet that “the wedding’s already happened, you missed it.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
The 34-year-old self-proclaimed anime and manga fanatic told the BBC she felt compelled to take action.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
Laleh took the opportunity to educate Sohrab about Star Trek: The Next Generation, now that she was a self-proclaimed expert.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
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