What does self-styled mean?
Self-styled means Claimed by the recipient, as a title one gave to oneself..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Claimed by the recipient, as a title one gave to oneself..
This self-styled king of the hill must prove himself before the title has any worth.
“A more heartfelt word, notwithstanding its playfulness,” said the elder lady, “than some of those self-styled patriots, that come here to give us laws, would pronounce, I have no doubt.”
Partial results showed Hollande – a former Socialist party leader, rural MP and self-styled Mr Normal – with a clear lead at more than 28%, compared with Sarkozy on 27%.
If representation and recruitment is an objective, self-styled mavericks like Kelly and his Queensland sidekick George Christensen have some utility.
Use self-styled when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Self-styled means Claimed by the recipient, as a title one gave to oneself..
Common synonyms include self-proclaimed, self-appointed, self-professed, self-ordained.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
This self-styled king of the hill must prove himself before the title has any worth.
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