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- [in-duh-vij-oo-uh-list]
- /ˌɪn dəˈvɪdʒ u ə lɪst/
- /ˌɪn.dɪˈvɪd.ju.ə.lɪ.zəm/
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- [in-duh-vij-oo-uh-list]
- /ˌɪn dəˈvɪdʒ u ə lɪst/
Definitions of individualistic word
- noun individualistic a person who shows great independence or individuality in thought or action. 1
- noun individualistic an advocate of individualism. 1
- noun individualistic Characterized by individualism; independent and self-reliant. 1
- adjective individualistic unique 1
- adjective individualistic independent 1
- adjective individualistic If you say that someone is individualistic, you mean that they like to think and do things in their own way, rather than imitating other people. You can also say that a society is individualistic if it encourages people to behave in this way. 0
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Origin of individualistic
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; individual + -ist
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Parts of speech for Individualistic
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individualistic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for individualistic
adj individualistic
- selfish — devoted to or caring only for oneself; concerned primarily with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, etc., regardless of others.
- self-absorbed — preoccupied with one's thoughts, interests, etc.
- conceited — If you say that someone is conceited, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they are far too proud of their abilities or achievements.
- individualist — a person who shows great independence or individuality in thought or action.
- narcissistic — having an undue fascination with oneself; vain.
adjective individualistic
- egocentric — Thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others ; self-centered.
- egoistic — Egoistical.
- egoistical — Caring about oneself rather than others.
- egomaniacal — Having the psychological condition of egomania.
- egotistic — Egotistical.
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