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Self-importance

Selfˊ-im-por′tance

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Noun.
An exaggerated estimate of one’s own importance or merit, esp. as manifested by the conduct or manners; self-conceit.

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self-importance

self-importance

English

Noun

self-importance (uncountable)

  1. An exaggerated estimate of one's own importance or merit, especially as manifested by the conduct or manners; self-conceit.

Synonyms

  • See also Wikisaurus:arrogance

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References

  • self-importance in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913