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self-styled
self-styled (sĕlf′stīld′)adj. As characterized by oneself, often without right or justification: "poets, real or self-styled" (Constantine Fitzgibbon). See Usage Note at so-called.self-styled adj (prenominal) claiming to be of a specified nature, quality, profession, etc: a self-styled expert. self′-styled′
adj. called or considered by oneself as specified: a self-styled leader. [1815–25] Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | self-styled - as claimed by and for yourself often without justification; "the self-styled `doctor' has no degree of any kind"soi-disantquestionable - subject to question; "questionable motives"; "a questionable reputation"; "a fire of questionable origin" |
self-styledadjective so-called, would-be, professed, self-appointed, soi-disant (French), quasi- He fiercely criticised self-styled educational experts.Translationsself-styled
Synonyms for self-styledadj so-calledSynonyms- so-called
- would-be
- professed
- self-appointed
- soi-disant
- quasi-
Synonyms for self-styledadj as claimed by and for yourself often without justificationSynonymsRelated Words |