CEFR B2

conceit

noun

Meaning

An excessively high opinion of one's own abilities, worth, or intelligence.

Examples

His arrogance and conceit were evident in every word he spoke.
Despite his successes, he never showed any sign of conceit.

Synonyms: pride, vanity, arrogance, egotism

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conceit (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /kənˈsiːt/

Definition

An excessively high opinion of one's own abilities, worth, or intelligence.

Examples

His arrogance and conceit were evident in every word he spoke.
Despite his successes, he never showed any sign of conceit.
She was accused of conceit for believing her ideas were superior to everyone else's.

Synonyms of conceit

Words with a similar meaning to conceit:

pride
vanity
arrogance
egotism

Antonyms of conceit

Words with the opposite meaning to conceit:

humility
modesty

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