self-important
/ˌself.ɪmˈpɔː.tənt/adjective
B2formalcommon/ˌself.ɪmˈpɔː.tənt/Describes a person who has an exaggerated sense of their own importance or value.
ruОписывает человека с преувеличенным чувством собственной важности или значимости.esDescribe a una persona con un sentido exagerado de su propia importancia o relevancia.frDécrit une personne ayant un sentiment exagéré de sa propre importance ou de sa valeur.deBeschreibt eine Person mit einem übertrieben starken Gefühl der eigenen Wichtigkeit oder Bedeutung; sie hält sich für wichtiger als andere.ptDescreve uma pessoa com um senso exagerado da própria importância ou relevância, que se considera superior aos outros.zh形容一个人过分看重自己的重要性,自视甚高、自负,常带有傲慢或瞧不起他人的意味。arيصف شخصًا لديه إحساس مبالغ فيه بأهميته أو مكانته، فيبدو متعاليًا على الآخرين.
- Arrogant or conceited B2 formal
Having or showing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or value, often in an overbearing way.
- His self-important attitude annoyed everyone in the office.
- She gave a self-important speech about her achievements.
- The manager's self-important behavior made the team feel undervalued.
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Synonyme: arrogantbigheadedconceitedegotisticalhaughtyimperiousoverbearingpompouspresumptuoussnobbishstuck-upsuperciliousvain
Antonyme: humblemeekmodestself-effacingunassuming
- more self-important comparative form
- most self-important superlative form