Conceited (Adjective)
Meaning
Characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance; "a conceited fool"; "an attitude of self-conceited arrogance"; "an egotistical disregard of others"; "so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty"; "growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary"; "vain about her clothes".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- He was a conceited actor who always expected to be treated like a star, even when he was just a minor character in a low-budget film.
- Her conceited attitude made it difficult for her to accept criticism or feedback from others, no matter how constructive it was.
- The conceited billionaire thought he could buy his way into politics and become a respected leader, but he was sorely mistaken.
- After winning the contest, she became conceited and started to ignore her friends and family, who had supported her throughout her journey.
- He developed a conceited sense of self-importance after being promoted to a management position and began to treat his colleagues with disdain.