self-important
having or showing an exaggerated opinion of one's own importance; pompously conceited or haughty.
Origin of self-important
1Other words from self-important
- self-im·por·tance, noun
- self-im·por·tant·ly, adverb
Words Nearby self-important
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How to use self-important in a sentence
Had he ever done something like in Newtown, every self-important shrink on TV would have claimed they'd have seen it coming.
It was small and self-important rather than big and magnanimous.
They get bloated, self-important, and impossible to deal with.
And though we journalists can be a little self-important, we are not the only ones under surveillance.
Real Spike will never sound that self-important, no matter how artistic he gets.
She was more self-important and self-assertive, and Zizi wondered if she had learned something definite against some suspect.
In the Onyx Lobby | Carolyn WellsA self-important postmaster, especially of a little town, like the political carpet-bagger, has no respect for ancient landmarks.
The Old Pike | Thomas B. SearightShe could feel the cool air of the morning again, and hear the crowing of a self-important cock.
Somehow Good | William de MorganAfter the division, the vain, self-important spirit of Ephraim broke out in a characteristic way.
The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Joshua | William Garden Blaikie“I saw the very same thing done,” added Tommy, with his usual self-important air.
The Birthday Party | Oliver Optic
British Dictionary definitions for self-important
having or showing an unduly high opinion of one's own abilities, importance, etc
Derived forms of self-important
- self-importantly, adverb
- self-importance, noun
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