self-important

Example Sentences

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BUTLER: It’s so hard to quantify it, and it’s such a tricky thing to talk about without sounding incredibly pretentious and self-important.

From Seattle Times

Allison is wary of self-important “policy types,” but she appreciated Reid’s humble attitude about his grad school studies in development economics.

From Washington Post

To the bullies and self-important fools who dangerously tailgate me: As you get closer, I will tap my brakes and slow down.

From Seattle Times

He often adopted a quirky style that could be simultaneously self-effacing and self-important.

From Washington Post

A control freak by any other self-important, self-righteous name still smells as . . . controlly.

From Washington Post