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    egotism
    /ˈiːɡətɪz(ə)m/

    noun

    • 1. the fact of being excessively conceited or absorbed in oneself: "in his arrogance and egotism, he underestimated Gill"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEGOTISM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Egotism is the tendency to think only about yourself and consider yourself better and more important than other people. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and origin of this word, as well as related words and phrases, from Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › egotismEGOTISM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Egotism is the common word for obtrusive and excessive reference to and emphasis upon oneself and one's own importance: His egotism alienated all his friends. Egoism, a less common word, is used especially in philosophy, ethics, or metaphysics, where it emphasizes the importance of or preoccupation with self in relation to other things ...

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  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › EgotismEgotism - Wikipedia

    Egotism is the drive to maintain and enhance favorable views of oneself and generally features an inflated opinion of one's personal features and importance. Learn about the origins, forms, and effects of egotism, as well as its contrast with pride and narcissism, and its cultural and sexual implications.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › egotismEgotism - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    If you think that there's nothing better than being you, then you're full of egotism, a word for an inflated sense of self-importance. Most people believe it's good to have positive feelings about yourself and healthy self-esteem.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEGOTISM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    egotism is the common word for obtrusive and excessive reference to and emphasis upon oneself and one’s own importance: His egotism alienated all his friends. egoism, a less common word, is used especially in philosophy, ethics, or metaphysics, where it emphasizes the importance of or preoccupation with self in relation to other things ...

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › egotismEgotism - definition of egotism by The Free Dictionary

    Egotism is an inflated sense of one's own importance or superiority, or excessive reference to oneself. Find the origin, usage, and translations of egotism and related words in this comprehensive online dictionary.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of egotism – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

    egotism definition: the opinion that you are very important so you are not interested in other people. Learn more.