self-importance Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
    ego; egotism.
  2. noun an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
    swelled head; egotism.

WordNet


Self`-im*por"tance noun
Definitions
  1. An exaggerated estimate of one's own importance or merit, esp. as manifested by the conduct or manners; self-conceit.

Webster 1913