self-appointed

adjective

self-ap·​point·​ed ˌself-ə-ˈpȯin-təd How to pronounce self-appointed (audio)
: appointed by oneself : self-proclaimed

Examples of self-appointed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Her famed moniker was self-appointed and even her accent was a product of her own creation. Mikelle Street, Essence, 22 Sep. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1662, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-appointed was in 1662

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“Self-appointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-appointed. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

self-appointed

adjective
self-ap·​point·​ed
ˌsel-fə-ˈpȯint-əd
: appointed by oneself usually without qualifications
a self-appointed guardian

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