self-described

adjective

self-de·​scribed ˌself-di-ˈskrībd 

: as described by oneself : as one refers to oneself

a self-described anarchist

Examples of self-described in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With a juicy contract from a top publisher in hand, Oliver travels with the couple to a seaside mansion where his muse, singer and actress Margot Bell (Aja Alcazar), is due to perform in a concert opposite Victor Pratt (Andrés Enriquez), self-described as Broadway’s favorite baritone. — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026

Although self-described as more of a defensive player, the 6-foot-2 point guard was still expected to take the torch from graduating assist-machine Alvaro Cardenas and continue a tradition of team-leading floor generals under head coach Leon Rice. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026

More than 180 firefighters battled a fire that erupted Friday evening on a cargo ship docked at the Port of Los Angeles, self-described as North America’s busiest port. — Hanna Park, CNN Money, 22 Nov. 2025

Trump’s party had been queueing up a 2026 campaign warning that the Democratic Party is getting taken over by people like Mamdani, a 34-year-old Muslim and self-described democratic socialist who may not play as well west of the Hudson River. — Nicholas Riccardi, Fortune, 22 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1820, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-described

• oversubscribed
• ascribed
• described
• imbibed
• inscribed
• prescribed
• proscribed
• subscribed
• transcribed
• bribed
• scribed
• circumscribed