What is another word for self-professed?
Pronunciation: [sˈɛlfpɹəfˈɛst] (IPA) 
Self-professed refers to someone who openly declares or claims something to be true about themselves, usually without outside confirmation or validation. There are a few synonymous terms that would be appropriate to use in its place. For example, one could use the term "self-proclaimed" to convey the same meaning. Another option would be "self-declared," suggesting that the person has announced something about themselves. Similarly, "self-avowed" could be used to describe someone who has openly acknowledged something about themselves, perhaps with a sense of pride or confidence. No matter which synonym you choose, all convey the same sense of a person making a claim about themselves.
