Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
self-professed
adjective
/sɛlf prəˈfɛst/
Definition
Describing someone who openly claims a particular quality, belief, or identity, often without outside verification.
Examples
- She is a self-professed expert in digital marketing.
- He is a self-professed foodie who tries new restaurants every week.
- As a self-professed book lover, she spends most weekends reading.
Meaning
A self-professed individual openly declares their beliefs, skills, or attributes, which may not be formally recognized by others.
Synonyms
- self-declared
- self-identified
- self-claimed
