grandstanding

[gran-stan-ding, grand-] / ˈgrænˌstæn dɪŋ, ˈgrænd- /

ADJECTIVE

self-centered

Synonyms

STRONGEST

egocentric egotistical self-absorbed self-indulgent selfish

STRONG

egoistic

WEAK

egomaniacal egotistic having a swelled head independent inward-looking know-it-all narcissistic on an ego trip self-interested self-involved self-seeking self-serving self-sufficient stuck on oneself wrapped up with oneself

Antonyms

WEAK

benevolent giving unselfish

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Previous versions have often been sleepy affairs with more backslapping and grandstanding than serious policy action.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026

Elon Musk has made several grandstanding predictions about when he believes humankind will reach the red planet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026

The U.S. and Malaysia have largely enjoyed warm relations over the years, notwithstanding occasional rhetorical grandstanding, especially on the part of former longtime Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.

From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2025

"It's histrionics and grandstanding," said John Bursch, of the Alliance Defending Freedom.

From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2024

I figured he was just grandstanding, sucking up the media’s attention because he could.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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