adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of self-appoint form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   Appointed by oneself, usually without having the right or the expertise to do so. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   designated or chosen by yourself wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

assumingbusybusybodyforwardimpertinentinquisitive

Example

More examples

"America is the world's self-appointed policeman."

Etymology

From self- + appointed.

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