self aggrandisement
/ˌsɛlf əˈɡrændɪzmənt/
noun
- The act of making oneself appear more powerful, important, or impressive than one really is, often in a way that is excessive or boastful.
- The politician's constant self-aggrandisement made voters distrust his promises.
- The CEO's self-aggrandisement included exaggerating the company's profits in the annual report.
- Her self-aggrandisement at the meeting annoyed her coworkers, who felt she took credit for their work.
Antonyms