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Definition/Meaning

(noun)

excessive pride of oneself or one's achievements;

e.g. They thought his vainglory made him seem rude and unlikable.

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Similar Words

Bighead

Bravado

Complacence

Complacency

Conceit

Congratulation

Ego

Egotism

Hubris

Pomposity

Pride

Self-applause

Self-assertion

Self-complacency

Self-conceit

Self-congratulation

Self-esteem

Self-glorification

Self-importance

Self-indulgence

Self-love

Self-opinion

Self-partiality

Self-satisfaction

Swagger

Triumphalism

Vanity

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Opposite Words

Altruism

Diffidence

Self-abandonment

Self-annihilation

Self-doubt

Self-flagellation

Self-hate

Self-immolation

Self-loathing

Self-sacrifice

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Related Words

Affectation

Aplomb

Arrogance

Assumption

Assurance

Confidence

Consequence

Egocentrism

Egoism

Egomania

Egotism

Hauteur

Hubris

Inflation

Narcissism

Navel-gazing

Overconfidence

Presumption

Pretense

Pretension

Self-absorption

Self-assertion

Self-assurance

Self-concern

Self-confidence

Self-esteem

Self-interest

Self-pride

Self-regard

Self-respect

Selfishness

Superiority

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