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self-confessed

[self-kuhn-fest, self-] / ˈsɛlf kənˈfɛst, ˌsɛlf- /
ADJECTIVE
declared
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Last month, Washington's top diplomat in London, Warren Stephens, said Miliband had been "wrong" in 2016 to call Mr Trump "a racist, misogynistic self-confessed groper" and added "hopefully his views have changed".

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

For the CEO, a self-confessed workaholic, the key to InSilico’s success lies in China.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

Varley was described in court as a self-confessed "Drama Queen" while McGowan-Fazakerley, reserved and level-headed, was the "Steady Eddie" in their relationship.

From BBC Jun. 18, 2026

The self-confessed rap fan even threw in some hip-hop lyrics, declaring Iran's leaders to be, in the words of Cypress Hill, "insane in the brain."

From Barron's May 6, 2026

“Please her? Has Illyrio taken leave of his senses? Why does he imagine that Her Grace would welcome the service of a self-confessed kingslayer and betrayer?”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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