self-important
pronunciation
                                            
                                                
                                                How to pronounce self-important in British English:
                                                
                                                UK [ˌselfɪmˈpɔ:tənt] 
                                                
                                            
                                        
                                            
                                                
                                                How to pronounce self-important in American English:
                                                
                                                US [ˌsɛlfɪmˈpɔrtnt]
                                                 
                                                
                                        
                                        
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                                                - Adjective:
- having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride