self-affected

adjective

Definition of self-affectednext
as in self-pleased

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-affected
  1. egotistical
  2. important
  3. optimistic
  4. complacent
  5. self-centered
  6. conceited
  7. proud
  8. pompous
Adjective
  • The film, which centers on a group of egotistical actors making a Vietnam War movie, grossed nearly $200 million worldwide and picked up an Oscar nomination for supporting actor thanks to Robert Downey Jr.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
  • And with Elon Musk playing a key role in this new administration, who knows in which direction his bombastic, egotistical whims may take AI development?
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of egotistical
Adjective
  • Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year.
    Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Though Willis and Moore have both gone on to remarry (and divorce, for Moore's part) Willis' relationship with his ex continues to be an important one.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of important
Adjective
  • But as cannabis research continues to gain traction, the road ahead looks increasingly optimistic.
    Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The outlook for 2025 appears cautiously optimistic.
    Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of optimistic
Adjective
  • Despite such dominance, Kent Redfield, political professor emeritus at the University of Illinois Springfield, said Democrats should not become complacent.
    Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
  • This could be a similar circumstance and the aerospace and defense industry should not be complacent.
    Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of complacent
Adjective
  • In Japan, however, where modesty and formality are valued in leadership, such a style might seem self-centered or inappropriate.
    Sarat Chakravarthi, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • So, how do good leaders operate with confidence without coming across as arrogant or self-centered?
    Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of self-centered
Adjective
  • This is the worst kind of football team: a conceited but objectively mediocre squad.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
  • Rory Kinnear steals some of the best lines as the conceited British prime minister, and Ato Essandoh, as Kate’s deputy chief, plays the ever-flustered man surrounded by extremely capable women with admirable humor, charm, and confidence.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of conceited
Adjective
  • As of this week, there’s even a new Glossier product on the block sure to make Emily Weiss proud, a chubby eye shadow stick that’s excellent for accentuating even the most natural of makeup looks.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Funny Christmas jokes for kids, knock-knocks, memes to make dad proud How to prepare for winter 2024 — from freezing pipes to driving in snow and ice Who created Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
    Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of proud
Adjective
  • The disapproval is exemplified by a pompous New Yorker interviewed on the street by young fans.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Bonneville, as the ineffectually pompous Mr. Brown, always gives the impression of having a whale of a time.
    Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of pompous
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