self-conceit

[ self-kuh n-seet, self- ]
/ ˈsɛlf kənˈsit, ˌsɛlf- /

noun

an excessively favorable opinion of oneself, one's abilities, etc.; vanity.

Origin of self-conceit

First recorded in 1580–90

OTHER WORDS FROM self-conceit

self-con·ceit·ed, adjective self-con·ceit·ed·ly, adverb self-con·ceit·ed·ness, noun

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