ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Self-promotion

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Self-promotion is a noun meaning The purposeful act of presenting oneself to others in a favorable way, often viewed by others negatively as forceful, exaggerated, or self-indulgent.

Meaning

The purposeful act of presenting oneself to others in a favorable way, often viewed by others negatively as forceful, exaggerated, or self-indulgent.

Example Sentences

The resources channelled to those institutions which showed themselves most adept at formfilling, self-promotion and presentation were inadequate to sustain the quality they claimed.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include self-advancement, self-praise, self-admiration, self-satisfaction, preening, self-pride.

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