self-promotion

noun

self-pro·​mo·​tion ˌself-prə-ˈmō-shən 

plural self-promotions

: the act of furthering one's own growth, advancement, or prosperity : the promotion of oneself

didn't try to disguise his self-promotion

self-promoter

ˌself-prə-ˈmō-tər 

noun

plural self-promoters

a self-promoter who never mentioned his teammates in interviews

They both worked tirelessly on the project and never thought about bringing attention to themselves. They weren't self-promoters …

—Jim Lambert

self-promoting

ˌself-prə-ˈmō-tiŋ 

adjective

self-promoting speeches

a self-promoting celebrity/politician

Examples of self-promotion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Your humility needs to be balanced with healthy self-promotion and proactive communication, particularly in a performance review setting. —Nicole Lipkin, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024

Active listening, without a doubt, is one area where, in our modern culture of self-promotion, so many people fall short. —Al Kingsley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

Antioch residents deserve a mayor who will put the city’s interest ahead of personal political ambitions and self-promotion. —East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2024

Wright also suggests using free sites like Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace for self-promotion. —Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined above