conceited (Meaning)
conceited (s)
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
Synonyms & Antonyms of conceited
Synonyms:
- self-congratulatory
- peremptory
- braggart
- toplofty
- bragging
- self-assured
- disdainful
- self-confident
- presumptuous
- pretentious
- high-handed
- braggy
- blustery
- lordly
- cavalier
- imperious
- assumptive
- self-asserting
- overconfident
- patronizing
- swaggering
- blusterous
- holier-than-thou
- condescending
- self-contented
- bumptious
- pontifical
- uppity
- high-hat
- huffy
- uppish
- hifalutin
- bombastic
- lofty
- highfalutin
- toploftical
- high-and-mighty
- chesty
- self-promoting
- self-centered
- superior
- swellheaded
- fastuous
- masterful
- presuming
- self-assertive
- biggety
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
arrogant, smug, egoistical, self-important, selfish, egotistical, vain, proud, confident, biggity
timid, egoless, diffident, egoless, diffident, meek, timid, humble,humble, meek
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.
