Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
self-styled
Adjective
/ˌsɛlfˈstaɪld/
Definition
A term used to describe someone who has named or described themselves in a particular way, often without formal recognition or qualification.
Examples
- He is a self-styled expert in nutrition, even though he lacks formal qualifications.
- As a self-styled artist, she promotes her work through social media and local exhibitions.
Meaning
The phrase indicates that a person adopts a title or identity that they have chosen for themselves rather than one assigned by others. It often implies a degree of arrogance or self-importance.
Synonyms
- Self-proclaimed
- Self-appointed
- Self-declared
