self-praise

noun

1. the act or an instance of expressing commendation for oneself

Example Sentences

The closest he came to any sort of self-praise was, “This time around, it was my turn to be able to perform.”

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While I pushed him and did not necessarily agree with his categorical declarations or self-praise, I let him have his say.

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“My mom taught me that self-praise is no recommendation,” Bass said.

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“My mother used to say self-praise stinks,” he says.

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Looking fresh, feeling fit and with a European tie looming against Roma, Shine permits herself some rare self-praise.

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Related Words

• arrogance 
• narcissism 
• self-absorption 
• selfishness