egotism — excessive self-centeredness and self-regard; thinking only about oneself
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: excessive self-centeredness and self-regard; thinking only about oneself
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈiːɡoʊtɪzəm/
Example Sentences
- The celebrity's egotism was so obvious that he talked about himself for the entire interview.
- My cat's egotism is impressive - she expects everyone to stop what they're doing to pet her.
- His egotism prevented him from accepting any criticism or advice from others.
egotism
NOUN[/ˈiːɡoʊtɪzəm/]
excessive self-centeredness and self-regard; thinking only about oneself
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'ego' meaning 'I' or 'self', the word emerged as a philosophical term in the 18th century. It evolved to describe an attitude of excessive self-regard and the tendency to consider oneself above others.
Breakdown
ego (Latin 'I', self) + -tism (suffix denoting a doctrine, practice, or condition), literally 'the condition or practice of self'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The celebrity's egotism was so obvious that he talked about himself for the entire interview.”
“My cat's egotism is impressive - she expects everyone to stop what they're doing to pet her.”
“His egotism prevented him from accepting any criticism or advice from others.”
“The politician's egotism was so extreme that he named a street after himself.”
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