Meaning of the word self-conceit in English

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self-conceit

US /ˌself-kənˈsiːt/
UK /ˌself-kənˈsiːt/

Noun

excessive pride in oneself or one's abilities

Example:
His self-conceit made him believe he was superior to everyone else.
She was blinded by her own self-conceit and couldn't see her flaws.