Word
conceited
Phoneticscon·ceit·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/kənˈsitəd/
UK/kənsˈiːtɪd/
Definition
adj. having too much pride in yourself and thinking you are better than everyone else. You use this to describe someone who is very full of themselves.
adj. characterised by excessive pride in one's own abilities or appearance. Often used to describe a person who overestimates their own importance or talent.
Examples
“He was so conceited that he refused to listen to any advice.”
“The young athlete was conceited after winning the gold medal, thinking he was the best player in the world.”
“The protagonist's conceited nature eventually leads to his downfall, as his refusal to acknowledge his own flaws alienates those who could have helped him succeed.”
Examples
simple
“He was so conceited that he refused to listen to any advice.”
contextual
“The young athlete was conceited after winning the gold medal, thinking he was the best player in the world.”
complex
“The protagonist's conceited nature eventually leads to his downfall, as his refusal to acknowledge his own flaws alienates those who could have helped him succeed.”
Real-World Examples
“A popinjay is defined as “a vain, foppish or conceited person”, while a cavalier is a cavalryman or courteous gentleman.” Etymology
From conceit + -ed.
See conceit (verb).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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