Meaning of conceited in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /kənˈsidəd/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    conceited

    Definitions

    1. characteristic of false pride

    Examples

    • « having an exaggerated sense of self-importance »
    • « a conceited fool »
    • « an attitude of self-conceited arrogance »
    • « an egotistical disregard of others »
    • « so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty »
    • « growing ever mo »

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Famous quotes

  • « Even the weakest disputant is made so conceited by what he calls religion, as to think himself wiser than the wisest who think differently from him. »
    Walter Savage Landor

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