self-appointed

English

Etymology

From self- +‎ appointed.

Adjective

self-appointed (not comparable)

1. Appointed by oneself, usually without having the right or the expertise to do so.

   Synonyms: self-proclaimed, self-styled, self-professed, self-ordained, soi-disant, wannabe, tryhard

Verb

self-appointed

1. simple past and past participle of self-appoint

Translations

appointed by oneself — see self-proclaimed,‎ self-styled,‎ wannabe,‎ tryhard