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egoism

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \ˈē-gə-ˌwi-zəm, -gō-ˌi- also ˈe-\
    • /ˈiː.ɡəʊ.ɪ.zəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ˈē-gə-ˌwi-zəm, -gō-ˌi- also ˈe-\

Definitions of egoism word

  • noun egoism An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality. 1
  • noun egoism self-importance 1
  • uncountable noun egoism Egoism is the same as egotism. 0
  • noun egoism concern for one's own interests and welfare 0
  • noun egoism the theory that the pursuit of one's own welfare is the highest good 0
  • noun egoism self-centredness; egotism 0
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Parts of speech for Egoism

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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egoism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for egoism

noun egoism

  • conceit — Conceit is very great pride in your abilities or achievements that other people feel is too great.
  • vanity — excessive pride in one's appearance, qualities, abilities, achievements, etc.; character or quality of being vain; conceit: Failure to be elected was a great blow to his vanity.
  • self-important — having or showing an exaggerated opinion of one's own importance; pompously conceited or haughty.
  • selfishness — devoted to or caring only for oneself; concerned primarily with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, etc., regardless of others.
  • self-absorption — preoccupation with oneself or one's own affairs.
All 31 Synonyms of egoism

Antonyms for egoism

noun egoism

  • humility — the quality or condition of being humble; modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance, rank, etc.
  • meekness — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
  • modesty — the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
  • shyness — bashful; retiring.
  • timidity — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
All 7 Antonyms of egoism

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