self-conceit

[ self-kuhn-seet, self- ]

noun

1. an excessively favorable opinion of oneself, one's abilities, etc.; vanity.

Other Words From

• self-con·ceited adjective
• self-con·ceited·ly adverb
• self-con·ceited·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-conceit¹

First recorded in 1580–90

Related Words

• arrogance