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SELF-IMPORTANT
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
Example:
chesty as a peacock
Synonyms:
arrogant; chesty; self-important
Classified under:
Similar:
proud (feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride)
Derivation:
self-importance (an exaggerated opinion of your own importance)
self-importance (an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others)
