self-important

[US]/[ˈself ɪmˈpɔː(r)tənt]/
[UK]/[ˈself ɪmˈpɔːrtənt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance.; Behaving as if one is very important.

Phrases & Collocations

self-important attitude

being self-important

so self-important

self-important man

felt self-important

rather self-important

becoming self-important

self-important air

awfully self-important

seemed self-important

Example Sentences

he gave a self-important speech about the company's future.

the self-important executive dismissed our concerns without listening.

she adopted a self-important air when discussing her achievements.

his self-important attitude annoyed everyone in the meeting.

the self-important professor lectured us for hours without a break.

despite his self-important demeanor, he lacked real experience.

she found his self-important comments rather tiresome and predictable.

the self-important politician made promises he couldn't keep.

he had a self-important sense of entitlement and expected special treatment.

the self-important blogger demanded attention and praise for his work.

she rolled her eyes at his self-important pronouncements on the matter.

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