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self-im·por·tance | \ ˌself-im-ˈpȯr-tᵊn(t)s 
, -tən(t)s \
, -tən(t)s \Definition of self-importance
1 : an exaggerated estimate of one's own importance : self-conceit
2 : arrogant or pompous behavior
Synonyms & Antonyms for self-importance
Synonyms
- arrogance,
- assumption,
- bumptiousness,
- consequence,
- haughtiness,
- hauteur,
- high horse,
- huffiness,
- imperiousness,
- loftiness,
- lordliness,
- masterfulness,
- peremptoriness,
- pomposity,
- pompousness,
- presumptuousness,
- pretense
- (or pretence),
- pretension,
- pretentiousness,
- self-consequence,
- superciliousness,
- superiority,
- toploftiness
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The first known use of self-importance was in 1727
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