egotism
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gəˌtɪz 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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egotism (ˈiːɡəˌtɪzəm, ˈɛɡə-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | an inflated sense of self-importance or superiority; self-centredness |
| 2. | excessive reference to oneself |
| [C18: from Latin ego I + | |
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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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Example sentences
It's an exemplary moment in a book defined and driven by egotism.
As you can see, this kind of altruism is really a form of egotism that does not contradict the theory of evolution.
The real problem is infighting, egotism and possibly corruption.
But she lacks the quirkiness and irresistible watch-me egotism that a big, heroine-worshiping musical needs at its center.
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