Self-proclaimed (adjective)

1. Proclaimed or claimed by oneself, without any external validation or recognition.
2. Proclaimed or claimed as a result of one's own actions or choices.

Origin:

Composed of the word "self" meaning "oneself" and "proclaimed" meaning "to declare or announce oneself".

Examples:

1. He was a self-proclaimed expert on the subject, despite having no formal training.
2. She was a self-proclaimed leader, but had not been elected by her peers.
3. The self-proclaimed king had no real power or authority.
4. He was a self-proclaimed genius, but his ideas were not well-received.
5. She was a self-proclaimed feminist, but her actions did not align with her proclaimed beliefs.