conceit
noun [U] (PRIDE) /kənˈsiːt/Definition
› the state of being too proud of yourself and your actions: The conceit of that man is incredible!Saddening, shocking and upsetting
(Definition of conceit noun (PRIDE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- a cloud hanging over sb idiom
- affecting adjective
- agonizing adjective
- baleful adjective
- be cold comfort idiom
- bombast noun
- bruising adjective
- distressing adjective
- dolorous adjective
- ego trip noun
- egomania noun
- egotism noun
- hubris noun
- hurtful adjective
- narcissism noun
- poignant adjective
- pride comes/goes before a fall idiom
- unmentionable adjective
- upsetting adjective
- vanity noun (SELFISH)
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