
Vainglory
Pompous Display
Vainglory often suggests a showy, grandiose manner of presenting oneself.

He walked into the room with vainglory, expecting applause.
Negative Impression
Using 'vainglory' carries a judgmental tone, implying disapproval of the person's behavior.

Her vainglory made her colleagues wary of trusting her judgment.
Cultural Perception
In many cultures, vainglory is seen as an unattractive trait and is socially frowned upon.

His vainglory clashed with the communal values of the society.
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ArrogantConceitEgotisticallyNarcissismPrideSwagger
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