self-important

🇬🇧 UK/'selfim'pɔ:tənt/🇺🇸 US/selfim'pɔ:tәnt/

Definitions

adj.

Having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance; pompous

妄自尊大的;自以为是的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
self-importantother
=self-important

Common Collocations

  • 1.self-important manner自大的举止
  • 2.self-important attitude自以为是的态度
  • 3.sound self-important听起来自命不凡
  • 4.self-important tone傲慢的语气

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The self-important official kept everyone waiting for over an hour.

  • 2.

    He came across as self-important and condescending during the meeting.

  • 3.

    A self-important tone in your writing can quickly turn readers away.

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