conceit

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Learn the meaning of conceit with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

conceit

(noun)

Meaning

excessive pride in oneself

Example

"Her conceit prevented her from making true friends."

Synonyms

vanityarroganceself-importance

Antonyms

humilitymodesty

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'concipere', meaning to imagine.
Related word forms
  • noun: conceitedness
  • adjective: conceited

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