Synonyms for

Conceit

Verb / kʌˈnsi:t / Another word for conceit — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Excessive pride in oneself; a fanciful or elaborate notion or idea.

Synonyms & similar words

humility conceitedness amourpropre vanity selflove vanity egotism arrogance pride smugness self-importance pomposity swagger boastfulness vainglory hubris pretension snobbery hauteur self-admiration self-love self-regard self-esteem self-respect

Example sentences

  1. Her conceit made her hard to work with.
  2. He had a conceit that he was a superhero.
  3. She was filled with conceit after winning the award.
  4. His conceit got in the way of his relationships.
  5. The artist had a conceit that his work was the best.

Quotes

  • "Conceit is a disease that makes everyone sick except the one who has it." - Unknown
  • "Conceit is the most insufferable of all human qualities." - William Hazlitt
  • "Pride and conceit were the original sins of man." - Alain Rene Le Sage

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