self-important meaning
UK US
self-important (adjective): having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride.
Definition of self-important
- having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
- an arrogant official
- arrogant claims
- chesty as a peacock
Similar: proud
Related forms: self-importance
self-important in a sentence
- There are too many self-important people who do nothing important.
- How self-important you are!
- Don't be so self-important.
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