Antonyms for self-conceit

Grammar : Noun

Spell : self-kuh n-seet, self-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɛlf kənˈsit, ˌsɛlf-

Definition of self-conceit

As in conceit : noun egotism

Example sentences :

Doltimore is Self-conceit personified,—and Self-conceit is horn-eyed.
Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

No, such a piece of self-conceit was not in accordance with my nature.
Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

Self-reverence is the antipode of self-conceit, of selfishness.
Extract from : « The Soul of a People » by H. Fielding

An', no doubt, 'tis a wholesome set-down for me self-conceit!
Extract from : « Captain Desmond, V.C. » by Maud Diver

He was not a bad boy; but self-conceit was the rock on which he wrecked himself.
Extract from : « Make or Break » by Oliver Optic

Her understanding was naturally small, and her self-conceit great.
Extract from : « A Description of Millenium Hall » by Sarah Scott

Secure in her own self-conceit and vanity, she had betrayed her friend.
Extract from : « The History of Sir Richard Calmady » by Lucas Malet

All the self-conceit and confidence have to be taken out of him first.
Extract from : « Expositions of Holy Scripture » by Alexander Maclaren

There is no fear of self-conceit or of a mistaken estimate of ourselves.
Extract from : « Expositions of Holy Scripture » by Alexander Maclaren

But yet on the whole my conscience or my self-conceit tells me that I am.
Extract from : « The Big Bow Mystery » by I. Zangwill

Synonyms for self-conceit

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