- self-im|por|tance
- self-im|por|tance «SEHLF ihm PR tuhns», noun.a having or showing too high an opinion of one's own importance; conceit, or behavior showing conceit.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
self-im|por|tance
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self-importance — self im·por·tance (sĕlf ĭm pôrʹtns) n. Excessively high regard for one s own importance or station; conceit. self im·porʹtant adj. self im·porʹtant·ly adv. * * * … Universalium
Self-importance — Self im*por tance, n. An exaggerated estimate of one s own importance or merit, esp. as manifested by the conduct or manners; self conceit. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
importance — im•por•tance [[t]ɪmˈpɔr tns[/t]] n. 1) the quality or state of being important; significance 2) Obs. an important matter 3) Obs. importunity 4) Obs. import; meaning • syn: importance, consequence, significance, moment refer to something valuable … From formal English to slang
