self-confessed
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of self-confessed
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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Varley was described in court as a self-confessed "Drama Queen" while McGowan-Fazakerley, reserved and level-headed, was the "Steady Eddie" in their relationship.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
The self-confessed military history geek was on a trip with fellow enthusiasts and realised a big flaw in online dating apps.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
Or you can get riled up with impatience, jealousy and/or dismay with a self-confessed couple who has everything, including $6 million set aside for retirement, and still want advice.
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
The self-confessed rap fan even threw in some hip-hop lyrics, declaring Iran's leaders to be, in the words of Cypress Hill, "insane in the brain."
From Barron's ● May 6, 2026
Two hundred brave men had left the Wall, and the only one who was not growing more fearful was Sam, the self-confessed coward "We'll make a ranger of you yet," he Joked.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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