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self-important

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective self-important has 1 sense
  1. arrogant, chesty, self-important - having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride; "an arrogant official"; "arrogant claims"; "chesty as a peacock"
    Antonym: humble (indirect, via proud)

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Self-important

Definition:

An adjective that describes a person who considers themselves highly important, often displaying an exaggerated sense of their own importance or worth.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Feeling or displaying an exaggerated sense of self-worth or importance.

Example: She acted in a self-important manner, always assuming she knew better than everyone else.

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Sense 2:

Characterized by an inflated perception of one's status or position in a particular group.

Example: The self-important executive believed he had the final say in every decision.

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Sense 3:

Description of a local person or character who is widely recognized or holds significant importance among a specific community or region.

Example: The self-important mayor was beloved by the local townsfolk for his dedicated service.

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