- self-appointed
- ADJ: usu ADJ nA 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. 2008.
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. Self appointed is used with these nouns: ↑guardian, ↑task … Collocations 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
