Self-importance

/ˌsɛlf.ɪmˈpɔː.təns/

आत्म-महत्त्व (अपने महत्त्व का बढ़ा-चढ़ाकर आकलन); आत्म-गर्व/आत्म-गुमान

Origin & History

Formed in English from self + importance; recorded from the 18th century, meaning an exaggerated view of one’s own importance.

यह अंग्रेज़ी में self + importance से बना यौगिक शब्द है; 18वीं सदी से प्रचलित, अर्थ: अपने महत्त्व का अतिरंजित/बढ़ा-चढ़ाकर आकलन।

Definition

Self-importance is an inflated belief that you are more important than others, often shown through arrogant or attention-seeking behavior.

self-importance का अर्थ है अपने आप को दूसरों से अधिक महत्त्वपूर्ण समझना, जो अक्सर घमंडी या ध्यान खींचने वाले व्यवहार/तौर-तरीकों में दिखाई देता है।

Parts of Speech

Noun:
His self-importance made it hard for him to accept criticism.
उसका आत्म-महत्त्व उसे आलोचना स्वीकार करना मुश्किल बना देता था।

Usage Examples

She spoke with an air of self-importance that annoyed everyone in the room.
A little confidence is healthy, but self-importance can damage relationships.
He mistook his job title for proof of self-importance.
Her self-importance showed in the way she interrupted others.

Antonyms

Humility Modesty Self-effacement Unpretentiousness

Related Forms

Verb
Self-aggrandize / Aggrandize
Adverb
Self-importantly / Pompously / Arrogantly

Idioms & Phrases

A sense of self-importance
अपने महत्त्व का (बढ़ा-चढ़ाकर) अहसास/भाव
An air of self-importance
आत्म-महत्त्व का दिखावा/रुआब
Inflate someone's self-importance
किसी के आत्म-महत्त्व को बढ़ावा देना/फुलाना