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Conceited: meaning, definitions and examples

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conceited

 

[ kənˈsiːtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

self-importance

Having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, or worth.

Synonyms

arrogant, egotistical, self-centered, vain

Examples of usage

  • He was so conceited that he never listened to anyone else's opinion.
  • She was too conceited to admit when she was wrong.
Context #2 | Adjective

behavior

Characterized by a tendency to boast about one's achievements or qualities.

Synonyms

cocky, proud, smug, snobbish

Examples of usage

  • His conceited attitude alienated his colleagues.
  • Her conceited behavior made it difficult for others to work with her.

Translations

Translations of the word "conceited" in other languages:

🇵🇹 presunçoso

🇮🇳 अहंकारी

🇩🇪 eingebildet

🇮🇩 sombong

🇺🇦 самовдоволений

🇵🇱 zarozumiały

🇯🇵 うぬぼれた

🇫🇷 vaniteux

🇪🇸 presumido

🇹🇷 kibirli

🇰🇷 자만한

🇸🇦 مغرور

🇨🇿 domýšlivý

🇸🇰 namyslený

🇨🇳 自负的

🇸🇮 domišljav

🇮🇸 hrokafullur

🇰🇿 менмен

🇬🇪 თავმოყვარე

🇦🇿 özüaşırım

🇲🇽 presumido

Etymology

The word 'conceited' originated from the Latin 'conceitus', which means 'conceived'. Over time, it evolved to refer to someone who has an exaggerated sense of their own importance or abilities. The concept of conceit has been a recurring theme in literature, philosophy, and psychology, exploring the impact of excessive self-esteem on individuals and society.

See also: conceit.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,897, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.