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egotism

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \ˈē-gə-ˌti-zəm also ˈe-\
    • /ˈiː.ɡə.tɪ.zəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ˈē-gə-ˌti-zəm also ˈe-\

Definitions of egotism word

  • noun egotism The practice of talking and thinking about oneself excessively because of an undue sense of self-importance. 1
  • noun egotism selfishness, self-centredness 1
  • uncountable noun egotism Egotism is the quality of being egotistic. 0
  • noun egotism an inflated sense of self-importance or superiority; self-centredness 0
  • noun egotism excessive reference to oneself 0
  • noun egotism constant, excessive reference to oneself in speaking or writing 0

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Parts of speech for Egotism

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egotism 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 egotism

noun egotism

  • selfishness — devoted to or caring only for oneself; concerned primarily with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, etc., regardless of others.
  • egoism — An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality.
  • 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.
  • arrogance — the quality or state of being arrogant; overbearing pride or self-importance

Antonyms for egotism

noun egotism

  • altruism — Altruism is unselfish concern for other people's happiness and welfare.
  • humility — the quality or condition of being humble; modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance, rank, etc.
  • 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.

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