self-importance
/ˌsɛlf ɪmˈpɔrtəns/
self · im · por · tance
ˌsɛlf · ɪm · ˈpɔr · təns
English Definition
n. an exaggerated sense of one''s own value or importance
Significado en Español
importancia propia, arrogancia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tự cho mình là quan trọng, tự cao
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “self-importance”:
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A
humility
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B
modesty
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C
meekness
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D
conceit
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D — conceit.
“self-importance” means n. an exaggerated sense of one''s own value or importance
Common questions about “self-importance”
What does “self-importance” mean?
self-importance — n. an exaggerated sense of one''s own value or importance. In Chinese: 自大，自负.
How do you pronounce “self-importance”?
self-importance is pronounced /ˌsɛlf ɪmˈpɔrtəns/. It breaks into 4 syllables: self · im · por · tance.
Is “self-importance” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. self-importance appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
