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self-styled

UK
/ˌsɛlfˈstaɪld/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈstaɪld/

Translations

self-styledadjective
more self-styled
Comp.
most self-styled
Super.
UK
/ˌsɛlfˈstaɪld/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈstaɪld/
Not comparable; describes a self-proclaimed status
He is a self-styled expert in the field.
Он самопровозглашённый эксперт в этой области.
Additional translations
самоназванный
Synonyms
self-identified
self-appointed
self-designated
self-named
self-proclaimed
self-styledpast participle
UK
/ˌselfˈstaɪld/
US
/ˌsɛlfˈstaɪld/
Past participle of the rare verb ‘self-style’, used adjectivally
Synonyms
self-appointed
self-proclaimed
self-declared
self-described
self-designated
self-professed
so-called
putative

Definitions

self-styledadjective
Claiming a particular title or position without the endorsement or recognition of others.
The self-styled expert gave a lecture on the topic, despite lacking formal qualifications.
Designed or created by oneself, rather than by a professional or external authority.
She wore a self-styled dress that she had sewn over the weekend.
self-styledpast participle
Having given oneself a specified name, title, or status; self-proclaimed.
The self-styled ‘visionary’ promised to revolutionise the industry.
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