egotism

noun

ˈē-gə-ˌti-zəm How to pronounce egotism (audio)
Definition of egotismnext
1
as in vanity
an often unjustified feeling of being pleased with oneself or with one's situation or achievements for someone who has won a Nobel Prize in physics, he is remarkably without egotism

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2
as in selfness
excessive interest in oneself egotism is not something that winners of the Nobel Prize for peace usually have time for

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Recent Examples of egotism Play Now Toni’s blasé egotism is mostly consistent across a film filled with conspiracy, backstabbing, and political fallout. — Rory Doherty, Time, 26 Jan. 2026 By incorporating a character unable to do anything but cry and coo, the show only highlights its disinterest in more nuanced examinations of human behavior, such as greed or egotism. — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025 On October 15, 1924, André Breton published a manifesto that was as notable for its belligerence as its egotism. — Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 Gratitude is the opposite of selfishness, egotism, avarice or narcissism. — Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for egotism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for egotism
  1. vanity
  2. selfishness
  3. ego
  4. egoism
  5. pride
  6. narcissism
  7. arrogance
  8. egocentrism
Noun
  • Rather than through a cold call or email, the scammers lure them through websites offering self-publishing or vanity publishing.
    — Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 13 Oct. 2026
  • And the angelic youth Dorian Gray’s deadly descent into vanity and vice—ignited by a hubristic obsession with his own image—eerily foreshadows the grim trajectory of Wilde’s later years.
    — Hannah Aizenman, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of vanity
Noun
  • But Vicki’s insufferable attitude is nothing compared to Lisa’s selfishness by the end of the episode.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Timidity dissolves into might, selfishness gives place to broad-reaching love, incompetence is replaced with obedience to God’s perfect direction.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of selfishness
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  • Both teams now limp into Saturday's game in Austin with bruised bodies and egos, and carrying a whiff of desperation for a win to keep the season from unraveling.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Did that feel like a parody of my ego, or also a way to make fun of it?
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of ego
Noun
  • Kikuko sometimes mistook Shigejiro’s cheerfulness for egoism owing to the distortions produced by her illness.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • There was too much egoism politically for each country to be all together with a unique economy, language and president.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Definition of egoism
Noun
  • Some will say past results don’t matter, but many of TCU’s veterans are used to beating Baylor and take pride it in.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Behind the reputation that surrounded them, there was humor, loyalty, and pride.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of pride
Noun
  • Maybe that’s the point — the film seeks to interrogate Mark’s narcissism — but every interaction feels like it’s been flattened into a series of predictable accusations instead of something that might provoke surprise or reflection.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Her words are not of gratitude but resentment, bile and narcissism.
    — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of narcissism
Noun
  • An America that seeks justice with dignity and wisdom, not arrogance and gore.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • These fascinating, illuminating episodes raise the question of whether great fiction requires the kind of single-mindedness and even arrogance that McCarthy cultivated.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of arrogance
Noun
  • The imaginary audience belief arises from the larger concept of adolescent egocentrism.
    — Sarah Vanbuskirk, Parents, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Young children frequently blame themselves due to egocentrism, while the transition to two homes presents logistical and emotional challenges.
    — Patricia Fersch, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
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“Egotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/egotism. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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