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

Several bestsellers came from the brand’s vintage check range, which includes classic designs — a vanity case, tote bags, the Note bag, and new additions, such as the Cotswolds bag.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 17 July 2026
Bathrooms are impressively spacious—they're large enough to fit a double vanity and a glass rain shower.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Definition of vanity

Noun

LeBron James already has played alongside and won alongside the egos of Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love and Anthony Davis.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026
To highly competitive people, the individuals with massive egos and resumes that don’t fit on one page, legacy is the word that moves the needle.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of ego

Noun

Americans felt a sense of national pride from the throngs of international tourists who fell in love with Walmart and ranch dressing.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
In the beginning, the Genesis Convention Center reigned over downtown Gary as a symbol of ambition and pride.

— Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026