conceitedness


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con·ceit·ed

 (kən-sē′tĭd)
adj.
Holding or characterized by an unduly high opinion of oneself; vain.
con·ceit′ed·ly adv.
con·ceit′ed·ness n.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.conceitedness - the trait of being unduly vain and conceitedconceitedness - the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride
vanity, conceit
trait - a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
narcism, narcissism, self-love - an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself; "self-love that shut out everyone else"
boastfulness, vainglory - outspoken conceit
egotism, swelled head, self-importance - an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
posturing - adopting a vain conceited posture
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conceitedness

n → Eingebildetheit f, → Einbildung f
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