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self-proclaimed
PrenominalNounSuru Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. self-proclaimed
  2. 2. self-professed
  3. 3. professing oneself to be
  4. 4. first person
Describes the act of calling oneself something or claiming a title or identity without necessarily having it officially recognized by others. It is often used with a slightly skeptical or ironic nuance, suggesting the label is self-declared rather than verified.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Even if he calls himself a natural genius, he still needs to put in the work, right?

Sentence 2

He calls himself a wanderer while living in the same city year after year.

Sentence 3

The new product claims to be a "world first" — but has anyone actually verified that?

Sentence 4

Why does that new hire think they can call themselves "job-ready"?

Sentence 5

Hey, do you actually believe that person who claims to have psychic powers?