SELF-CONCEIT Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

self-conceit

noun

ˌself-kən-ˈsēt

Definition of self-conceit

as in vanity

an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements the movie star became a victim of her own self-conceit, having deluded herself into believing that she was as great as her press agent said she was

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Recent Examples of self-conceit The original 1877 building has grown not just to house the museum’s burgeoning collections and encompass its expanding role as an educator, entertainer and research institution, but to project an evolving sense of science’s self-conceit. — Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 4 May 2023

Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-conceit

Noun

Two of the usual product tills were transformed into makeshift vanities for about a dozen beauty lovers to test an assortment of serums and creams.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
This is small and simple, with a walk-in shower, a vanity sink, and a flushing toilet.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of vanity

Noun

Working with her friend and employer Sam (Sharlene Whyte), a boundary-free partnership that zags between deal points and Sam’s marital woes, Alex wrangles author egos and fends off competitors.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
The risk of rogue models cannot be held back by blasts of ego.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of ego

Noun

The other bill Newsom signed, Assembly Bill 1836, expands the availability of state security grants to offsite celebrations like cultural and religious festivals, marches and LGBTQ pride events.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
While developing her next feature, Coppola has spent this retrospective year taking stock, watching with a familiar pride as her own children pursue creative paths.

— Ben Croll, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026