conceited

[kuhn-see-tid]

adjective

1. having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.

   Synonyms: self-satisfied, self-important, egotistic, proud, vain

2. Archaic.

   1. having an opinion.

   2. fanciful; whimsical.

3. Obsolete.,  intelligent; clever.

conceited

/ kənˈsiːtɪd /

adjective

1. having a high or exaggerated opinion of oneself or one's accomplishments

2. archaic,  fanciful

3. obsolete,  witty or intelligent

Other Word Forms

• conceitedly adverb
• conceitedness noun
• unconceited adjective
• unconceitedly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of conceited¹

First recorded in 1535–45; conceit + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Gore was portrayed as some kind of bizarre robot and Kerry was treated like a conceited aristocrat when he ordered what they thought was the wrong sandwich or drank the wrong drink.

From Salon

Cole is a projection of a selfish, conceited worldview that barrels ahead without any concern over the wreckage left in its wake.

From Los Angeles Times

“Maybe I’m being conceited, but I believe we may have stumbled into a new sound,” he enthuses.

From Los Angeles Times

“I will remain committed to my national duty without tolerating any arrogant or conceited behavior.”

From New York Times

At any small referee decision, a conceited group of Roma players scream for explanation.

From BBC