Dünkel

conceit, arrogant self-importance

noun DUENK-el Rare

Also means

condescending snobbery

Usage Note

Dünkel (always masculine) describes a sense of unwarranted superiority — an inflated self-opinion that leads to condescension toward others. Slightly literary; the adjective dünkelhaft (conceited) is related.

Examples

"Sein Dünkel entfremdete ihn von seinen einfacheren Kollegen."

Natural Translation

His conceit alienated him from his less-affected colleagues.

Literal Translation

His conceit alienated him from his simpler colleagues.

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