self-appointed
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self-appointed — also self appointed, 1799, from SELF (Cf. self) + APPOINTED (Cf. appointed) … Etymology dictionary
self-appointed — [self′ə point′id] adj. declared to be so by oneself, but not so designated by others [a self appointed censor] … English World dictionary
self-appointed — self appointment, n. /self euh poyn tid/, adj. chosen by oneself to act in a certain capacity or to fulfill a certain function, esp. pompously or self righteously: a self appointed guardian of the public s morals. [1790 1800] * * * … Universalium
self-appointed — self ap pointed adjective used about someone who behaves in a particular way because they think they have a right to, especially when other people do not agree: a self appointed leader … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
self-appointed — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ having assumed a position or role without the endorsement of others … English terms dictionary
self-appointed — ADJ: usu ADJ n A self appointed leader or ruler has taken the position of leader or ruler without anyone else asking them or choosing them to have it. ...the new self appointed leaders of the movement … English dictionary
self-appointed — adjective thinking that you are the best person to lead other people or represent their wishes and opinions, especially when you are not: a self appointed guardian of morality … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
self-appointed — UK / US adjective used about someone who behaves in a particular way because they think they have a right to, especially when other people do not agree a self appointed leader … English dictionary
self-appointed — adj. designated so by oneself, not authorized by another (a self appointed guardian) … Useful english dictionary
self-appointed — self′ appoint′ed adj. chosen by oneself to act or function in a certain capacity, esp. self righteously • Etymology: 1790–1800 … From formal English to slang
