Self-Conceit – undue pride in ones self
(Pronounced self kuhn-seet)
To remember the definition of the word self-conceit, use the following mnemonic:
The selfish person continued to sit on the seat (self-conceit), looking at herself in the mirror with undue pride.
Examples of self-conceit in a sentence
Self-conceit can start a downward spiral into self-destruction.
He strutted around the room with an air of self-conceit.
Self-conceit had taken over her, she paraded around as if she were a queen.
