conceited (Meaning)
conceited (s)
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
Synonyms & Antonyms of conceited
Synonyms:
- bombastic
- disdainful
- fastuous
- presumptuous
- highfalutin
- self-congratulatory
- high-and-mighty
- blusterous
- pretentious
- masterful
- bragging
- superior
- hifalutin
- self-centered
- self-assertive
- self-promoting
- braggart
- assumptive
- swaggering
- self-asserting
- uppity
- pontifical
- huffy
- biggety
- high-handed
- chesty
- presuming
- lofty
- cavalier
- self-assured
- blustery
- peremptory
- bumptious
- holier-than-thou
- high-hat
- self-contented
- imperious
- swellheaded
- overconfident
- braggy
- toplofty
- uppish
- toploftical
- lordly
- patronizing
- condescending
- self-confident
Antonyms:
conceited Sentence Examples
- He always came across as conceited, constantly boasting about his achievements.
- Despite his limited abilities, he had a conceited belief in his own superiority.
- She found his conceited attitude off-putting and avoided spending time with him.
- His conceited demeanor made it challenging for others to relate to him.
- The conceited actor refused to take direction, convinced he knew best.
- People often mistook her shyness for conceitedness, but in reality, she was just reserved.
- His conceited behavior was a defense mechanism to cover up his insecurities.
- The conceited student thought he was above doing menial tasks like everyone else.
- Her conceited remarks about her appearance rubbed her friends the wrong way.
- Despite his conceited nature, he was surprisingly fragile when faced with criticism.
FAQs About the word conceited
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
proud, self-important, egotistical, vain,arrogant, smug, egoistical, selfish, boastful, stuck-up
diffident, meek, humble, egoless, meek, timid, modest,humble, modest, timid
He always came across as conceited, constantly boasting about his achievements.
Despite his limited abilities, he had a conceited belief in his own superiority.
She found his conceited attitude off-putting and avoided spending time with him.
His conceited demeanor made it challenging for others to relate to him.
