Definition of self-important Self-important

self•im•port•ant

We found 3 definitions of self-important from 3 different sources.

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What does self-important mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

self-important - having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride; "an arrogant official"; "arrogant claims"; "chesty as a peacock"
  arrogant, chesty
  proud feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride; "proud parents"; "proud of his accomplishments"; "a proud moment"; "proud to serve his country"; "a proud name"; "proud princes"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • self-important (Adjective)
    Having, or behaving as if having, too high an opinion of one's own importance.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • self-important (a.)
    Having or manifesting an exaggerated idea of one's own importance or merit.

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