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conceited

/kənˈsiːtɪd/adjective

Too proud of yourself and your own talents or looks; vain.

Example sentences

  • “He's so conceited that he checks his reflection in every window.”
  • “Winning the award made him conceited and hard to work with.”

Plain and cutting in conversation. 'Vain' points mostly at looks; 'conceited' covers the whole inflated self-image.

Featured as word of the day on August 17, 2026.

Synonyms for conceited

  • vain
  • arrogant
  • smug
  • self-important
  • egotistical

Antonyms

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