self-important

[ self-im-pawr-tnt, self- ]

adjective

1. having or showing an exaggerated opinion of one's own importance; pompously conceited or haughty.

self-important

adjective

1. having or showing an unduly high opinion of one's own abilities, importance, etc

Derived Forms

• ˌself-imˈportantly, adverb
• ˌself-imˈportance, noun

Other Words From

• self-im·portance noun
• self-im·portant·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-important¹

First recorded in 1765–75

Related Words

• arrogant
• egotistical
• pompous