egoistic Definition
ego·is·tic (ē′gō is′tik, eg′ō-)
adjective
- self-centered or selfish
- egotistic; conceited
- of an egoist or egoism
egoistic Related Forms
e′go·is′·ti·cally adverb
egoistic Synonyms
egoistic
modif.
egoistic Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- interest: What is ' moral ' in the sense demanded is a reason for giving up an immediate egoistic interest.
- motive: Itself founded on an egoistic motive, it puts its trust n the state of nature in the hope of victory.
- love: The object of egoistic love, in other words, remains the individual himself.
- behavior: As in the genetic specification, a " self-interested rule " need not imply a program that instructs egoistic behavior by its agent.
- desire: So far I have practiced repression of pride and individuality, due to frustration of egoistic desire.
Modifying Another Word
too: He is far too egoistic, far too preoccupied with his own taste, which is resolutely hostile to any such utilitarian program.

