egoism — the practice of acting in a way that benefits oneself, often without regard for others
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice of acting in a way that benefits oneself, often without regard for others
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈiːɡoʊɪzəm/
Example Sentences
- The CEO's egoism was so extreme that he named the company cafeteria after himself.
- Her egoism made it difficult to work as part of a team.
- The philosopher argued that some level of egoism is natural and necessary for survival.
egoism
NOUN[/ˈiːɡoʊɪzəm/]
the practice of acting in a way that benefits oneself, often without regard for others
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the French word 'égoïsme', which derives from the Latin 'ego' meaning 'I' or 'self', combined with the suffix '-ism' denoting a practice or doctrine.
Breakdown
ego (self) + -ism (practice/doctrine) = egoism
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The CEO's egoism was so extreme that he named the company cafeteria after himself.”
“Her egoism made it difficult to work as part of a team.”
“The philosopher argued that some level of egoism is natural and necessary for survival.”
“His egoism reached new heights when he gave himself a standing ovation at his own presentation.”
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