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egotism Definition

ego·tism (ē′gō tiz′əm, eg′ō-; ē′gə-, eg′ə-)

noun

  1. constant, excessive reference to oneself in speaking or writing
  2. self-conceit
  3. selfishness

Etymology: L ego, I + -tism (for -ism), as in nepotism

egotism Synonyms

egotism

n.

egoism, conceit, vanity, pride, assurance, self-love, narcissism, self-confidence, self-glorification, self-conceit, self-assertion, self-esteem, self-applause, elation, presumption, self-worship, arrogance, insolence, overconfidence, immodesty, self-regard, haughtiness, ostentation, boastfulness, vainglory, misanthropy, self-centeredness, egocentricity, egomania; see also pride 1.

Antonyms humility, modesty*, meekness.

egotism Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • national: It is in no way an expression of misguided national egotism.
  • implicit: The authors refer to such preferences as implicit egotism.
  • brutal: Would not ' brutal egotism ' also be unacceptable, to courtiers and a distinguished general, as obvious bad manners?
  • mere: I think it is mere egotism, or impertinent at this time.
  • personal: Clinging confusedly to this imposition on the majority is institutional and personal egotism for which there is no decent excuse.
  • human: Let me mention just one other force that gets in the way of acting responsibly: human egotism.

Browse dictionary entries near egotism

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  4. ‹ egoist
  5. ‹ egoism
  6. ‹ egocentric
  7. ‹ ego trip
  8. ‹ ego psychology
  9. ‹ ego ideal
  10. ‹ ego
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