noun as in strong fondness

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arrogance, vanity, self-aggrandizement

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Example Sentences

Example:His arrogance over his achievements led to social ostracism.

Definition:A feeling of superiority or assumption of entitlement that can stem from immodesty or conceit.

From arrogance

Example:The actor's vanity led him to make a frivolous claim about his acting skills.

Definition:An inordinate interest in one's own appearance or achievements, often resulting in immodesty.

From vanity

Example:His recent self-aggrandizement in the media has made him unpopular with the public.

Definition:A tendency to exaggerate one's achievements or importance, often resulting in immodesty.

From self-aggrandizement