"Self-proclaimed" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Describing someone who has officially announced or declared themselves as something, without the confirmation or recognition of external authority or evidence. They claim or declare something about themselves, often in a way that may not be universally accepted.
1. The self-proclaimed queen of R&B music was thrilled to receive the Grammy nomination for her latest album.
2. The self-proclaimed environmental expert made headlines with his bold claims of upcoming natural disasters, but his credentials were questionable.
3. After winning the election, the politician was hailed as a self-proclaimed leader of the people, but critics argued that she didn't truly represent the masses.
4. The artist is to be widely hailed as a self-proclaimed genius, known for his eclectic and daring style that has influenced generations of musicians.
5. The journalist described the newscaster as a self-proclaimed expert on foreign policy, even though he had no diplomatic experience or formal education in international relations.