Definition of self–importance
1 : an exaggerated estimate of one's own importance : self-conceit
2 : arrogant or pompous behavior
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First Known Use of self–importance
1754
SELF–IMPORTANCE Defined for Kids
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self–im·por·tance
\ˌself-im-ˈpȯr-təns\
Definition of self–importance for Students
: an attitude showing that someone has an overly high opinion of his or her own importance
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