Dictionary
self–conceit
noun self–con·ceit \-kən-ˈsēt\
Definition of SELF-CONCEIT
: an exaggerated opinion of one's own qualities or abilities : vanity
— self–con·ceit·ed \-ˈsē-təd\ adjective
See self-conceit defined for kids ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of SELF-CONCEIT
1577
Related to SELF-CONCEIT
- Synonyms
- amour propre, bighead, complacency, conceit, conceitedness, ego, egotism, pomposity, pompousness, pride, pridefulness, self-admiration, self-assumption, self-conceit, self-congratulation, self-esteem, self-glory, self-importance, self-love, self-opinion, self-satisfaction, smugness, swelled head, swellheadedness, vaingloriousness, vainglory, vainness, vanity
- Antonyms
- humbleness, humility, modesty
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: self–concenteredPrevious Word in the Dictionary: self–composedAll Words Near: self-conceit
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up self-conceit? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).