self-conceit

[ self-kuh n-seet, self- ]

/ ˈsɛlf kənˈsit, ˌsɛlf- /

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

Origin of self-conceit

First recorded in 1580–90

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

Such is the opinion of the roué—that the door of woman's affections is always open for every self-conceited puppy to walk in.

Hot corn: Life Scenes in New York Illustrated |Solon Robinson
It was just the sort of population to be narrow and ignorant and self-conceited.

The Prince and The Pauper, Complete |Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
The prouder, self-conceited sort of christians are ever the most censorious of their neighbours.

A Christian Directory (Part 4 of 4) |Richard Baxter
Many of the royal governors were self-conceited, arrogant, and tyrannical.

The Story of American History |Albert F. Blaisdell

He was an ignorant, self-conceited, over-bearing little Irishman.

Two Years and Four Months in a Lunatic Asylum |Hiram Chase