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egotism

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e·go·tism  (g-tzm, g-)
n.
1. The tendency to speak or write of oneself excessively and boastfully.
2. An inflated sense of one's own importance; conceit. See Synonyms at conceit.

[ego + -tism (as in nepotism).]

egotism [ˈiːgəˌtɪzəm ˈɛgə-]
n
1. an inflated sense of self-importance or superiority; self-centredness
2. excessive reference to oneself
[from Latin ego I + -ism]

egotism
the practice of thought, speech, and conduct expressing high self-regard or self-exaltation, usually without skepticism or humility. — egotist, n.egotistical, adj.
See also: Attitudes
the practice of thought, speech, and conduct expressing high self-regard or self-exaltation, usually without skepticism or humility. — egotist, n. — egotistical, adj.
See also: Self
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.egotism - an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
conceitedness, vanity, conceit - the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride
superiority complex - an exaggerated estimate of your own value and importance
2.egotismegotism - an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
pride, pridefulness - a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

egotism egoism
Translations
egotism [ˈegəʊtɪzəm] Negolatría f, egocentrismo m
egotism [ˈiːgətɪzəm ˈɛgətɪzəm] négotisme m
egotism
nIchbezogenheit f, → Egotismus m
egotism [ˈɛgəʊˌtɪzm] negotismo
egotism [ˈɛgəʊˌtɪzm] negotismo


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"Ah," said he, with the courteous egotism of his rank and age, "you are such people as a man should not see after dinner; you are cold, stiff, and dry when I am all fire, suppleness, and wine.
The man from the West, his egotism enlarged by success, was beginning to outline the history of his career.
The immense egotism of youth forced me on my own path, but (cry of the human always
 
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