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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“Self-importance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-importance. Accessed 2 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of self-importance was in 1727
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