self-importance

his self-importance often alienated his colleagues.

she quickly deflated his self-importance with a simple question.

the project's failure humbled him and reduced his self-importance.

despite his success, he lacked genuine self-importance.

she tried to ignore his inflated sense of self-importance.

he masked his insecurities with an air of self-importance.

the criticism challenged his self-importance and forced him to reflect.

it's important to avoid excessive self-importance in leadership roles.

the experience taught him the dangers of unchecked self-importance.

she downplayed her achievements to avoid appearing self-important.

he displayed a worrying level of self-importance at a young age.