conceited

Example Sentences

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“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

“I know that sounds very conceited, cocky,” he said, to which Syl’violet whipped back: “No! It sounds privileged!”

From New York Times

“It was the wildest experience I’ve ever done as an actor and kind of one of the most rewarding experiences,” says James Marsden, who plays a horribly conceited version of himself as a juror.

From Seattle Times

For the episode when Nell confronts a nemesis from high school — guest actor Brittany Snow plays her perfectly as a conceited adult social influencer — the writers started with a past bully.

From Seattle Times