Conceit – Unprovable estimation of one's worth or ability
(Pronounced con-seet)
To remember the definition of the word conceit, use the following mnemonic:
The con sold a seat (conceit). The new owner was proud and overly confident of its worth.
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Examples of conceit in a sentence
His conceit has earned him many enemies.
Camille's conceit about her beauty is quite annoying.
I was so fed up with his obvious conceit that I almost threw my book at him.
