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noun
1.
excessive and objectionable reference to oneself in conversation or writing; conceit; boastfulness.
2.
selfishness; self-centeredness; egoism.
Related forms
an·ti·e·go·tism, noun
Synonyms
1. Egotism, egoism refer to preoccupation with one's ego or self. Egotism is the common word for obtrusive and excessive reference to and emphasis upon oneself and one's own importance: His egotism alienated all his friends. Egoism, a less common word, is used especially in philosophy, ethics, or metaphysics, where it emphasizes the importance of or preoccupation with self in relation to other things: sufficient egoism to understand one's central place in the universe. See also pride.
1. Egotism, egoism refer to preoccupation with one's ego or self. Egotism is the common word for obtrusive and excessive reference to and emphasis upon oneself and one's own importance: His egotism alienated all his friends. Egoism, a less common word, is used especially in philosophy, ethics, or metaphysics, where it emphasizes the importance of or preoccupation with self in relation to other things: sufficient egoism to understand one's central place in the universe. See also pride.
Antonyms
1. humility, modesty, altruism.
1. humility, modesty, altruism.
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Example Sentences
- The model based around a charismatic leader often led to egotism and corruption and students fled disillusioned.
- Their spin and perspective placed on my letter and me appears designed to serve their own egotism and ulterior motives.
- It is the same monotonous egotism that is spread over all these exhumed tablets.
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egotism [(ee-guh-tiz-uhm)]An excessive regard for one's own talents or achievements; conceit, self-importance; acting with only one's own interests in mind.
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