conceited
word
/kənˈsitəd/
/kənsˈiːtɪd/
Definition
Someone who is conceited has a very high opinion of themselves and thinks they are better than others.
Usage & Nuances
'Conceited' is negative and formal; it's used to criticize arrogance or self-importance. Common with 'so' or 'a bit': 'He's so conceited.' Not typically used for mild confidence; similar to 'arrogant' but often about attitude rather than intelligence.
Spanish: presumido - engreídoPortuguese (BR): presunçoso - convencidoPortuguese (PT): presunçoso - convencidoChinese (Simplified): 自负的 - 自大的Chinese (Traditional): 自負的 - 自大的Hindi: घमंडी - अहंकारीArabic: مغرور - متكبرBengali: আত্মম্ভরী - অহংকারীRussian: самодовольный - тщеславныйJapanese: うぬぼれたVietnamese: tự cao - tự phụKorean: 자만심이 강한 - 거만한Turkish: kibirli - kendini beğenmişUrdu: خود پسند - مغرورIndonesian: sombong - angkuh
Example Sentences
He is very conceited and never listens to advice.
basic
The conceited boy thought he was the best in class.
basic
People don’t like working with conceited colleagues.
basic
She's smart, but her conceited attitude makes her hard to get along with.
natural
Don't be so conceited—no one knows everything.
natural
He sounded so conceited when he talked about his achievements.
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