Conceit
01
うぬぼれ, 過度のプライド
excessive pride in oneself or one's abilities, often manifesting as vanity or arrogance
例
His conceit prevented him from acknowledging his mistakes, even when they were pointed out to him.
彼のうぬぼれは、たとえ指摘されても自分の過ちを認めることを妨げた。
02
an unrealistic or overconfident idea or belief
例
The plan collapsed because it was based on a conceit that success would be immediate.
03
an artistic device used to create a particular effect
例
The painter used the conceit of distorted perspectives to convey tension.
04
an elaborate or far-fetched poetic image or comparison between very dissimilar things, used in literature
例
John Donne 's metaphysical poetry is famous for its conceits, such as comparing lovers to a compass.
