egotism
[ ee-guh-tiz-uhm, eg-uh- ]
/ ˈi gəˌtɪz əm, ˈɛg ə- /
noun
excessive and objectionable reference to oneself in conversation or writing; conceit; boastfulness.
selfishness; self-centeredness; egoism.
SYNONYMS FOR egotism
1
Egotism,
egoism refer to preoccupation with one's ego or self.
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:
sufficient egoism to understand one's central place in the universe. See also
pride.
OTHER WORDS FROM egotism
an·ti·e·go·tism, nounWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH egotism
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British Dictionary definitions for egotism
egotism
/ (ˈiːɡəˌtɪzəm, ˈɛɡə-) /
noun
an inflated sense of self-importance or superiority; self-centredness
excessive reference to oneself
Word Origin for egotism
C18: from Latin
ego I +
-ism
Cultural definitions for egotism
egotism
[ (ee-guh-tiz-uhm) ]
An excessive regard for one's own talents or achievements; conceit, self-importance; acting with only one's own interests in mind.