itsevä

Itsevä is a Finnish word that translates to "vain" or "conceited" in English. It describes a person who has an excessively high opinion of themselves, their abilities, or their appearance. Someone described as itsevä is often characterized by a sense of superiority and a disregard for the feelings or opinions of others. This self-importance can manifest in various ways, such as boastfulness, an unwillingness to admit fault, or a tendency to dominate conversations. The term is generally considered negative, implying a character flaw that hinders healthy social interactions and relationships. While a healthy sense of self-esteem is positive, itsevä signifies an unhealthy and often unattractive exaggeration of one's own worth. It is not a clinical diagnosis but rather a descriptive term used in everyday language to characterize a particular personality trait.