self-important
adjective
having or showing an exaggerated opinion of one's own importance; pompously conceited or haughty.
self-importance
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a word derived from
self-important.
Example Sentences
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The regime’s strategic and ideological self-importance will necessarily dwindle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
But search results showed criteria for narcissistic personality disorder, a condition marked by unreasonably high self-importance, pathological need for admiration, and a lack of empathy.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2025
By the next scene, we see that Little Bill has grabbed the spotlight for himself, ballooning into a gasbag of self-importance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2025
The project enabled the photographer to "get a bit of his swagger back, a bit of his artistic self-importance, which is nice to see," Dr Kyneswood said.
From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2024
He would have to put up with his tantrums, his inconsiderate orders, and his self-importance for the rest of his life.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
