ego

noun

ˈē-(ˌ)gō

also ˈe-

plural egos

: the self especially as contrasted with another self or the world

: egotism sense 2

: self-esteem sense 1

: the one of the three divisions of the psyche in psychoanalytic theory that serves as the organized conscious mediator between the person and reality especially by functioning both in the perception of and adaptation to reality compare id, superego

egoless adjective

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Ego is the Latin word for "I." So if a person seems to begin every sentence with "I", it's sometimes a sign of a big ego. It was the psychologist Sigmund Freud (well, actually his original translator) who put ego into the popular vocabulary, but what he meant by the word is complex, so only other psychologists really use it in the Freudian sense. The rest of us generally use ego simply to mean one's sense of self-worth, whether exaggerated or not. When used in the "exaggerated" sense, ego is almost the same thing as conceit. Meeting a superstar athlete without a trace of this kind of ego would be a most refreshing experience. But having a reasonable sense of your own worth is no sin. Life's little everyday victories are good—in fact, necessary—for a healthy ego.

Example Sentences

I have enough ego not to want to give up easily in any contest or competition. a star athlete with a refreshing lack of ego

Recent Examples on the Web For his 2006 book, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Michael Pollan went on his first boar hunt, and wrote about it with an ego-free eloquence rarely associated with the pursuit.

Rachel Levin, Bon Appétit, 19 Sep. 2022 Though Boyega is excellent as a king smart enough to know the difference between pride and ego, the women are more than enough on their own, and the movie hinges on the strength of their fierce collective presence.

Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 16 Sep. 2022 After all, in the startup industry, ego is often described as the very boost that sells the vision to investors.

Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2022 Both of us succeed with a combination of ego and humility.

Daniel Rasmussen, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2022 Predators know all too well that ego—and its attendant dread of public ridicule—can be a powerful deterrent to reporting art crimes.

Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2022 The only hope is a new ego that can rein in the dysfunctional superego.

Andrew Hartz, WSJ, 7 Aug. 2022 Whereas Walter White, to me, is driven more by this really angry, really selfish and self-centered ego.

Dan Snierson, EW.com, 16 Aug. 2022 Great leaders, salespeople and relationship builders are vigilant and upfront about communicating expertise to build trust—using actions and language rather than ego and expectation.

Amiee Ball, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	egoless
释义	ego noun ˈē-(ˌ)gō also ˈe- plural egos 1 : the self especially as contrasted with another self or the world 2 a : egotism sense 2 b : self-esteem sense 1 3 : the one of the three divisions of the psyche in psychoanalytic theory that serves as the organized conscious mediator between the person and reality especially by functioning both in the perception of and adaptation to reality compare id, superego egoless adjective Did you know? Ego is the Latin word for "I." So if a person seems to begin every sentence with "I", it's sometimes a sign of a big ego. It was the psychologist Sigmund Freud (well, actually his original translator) who put ego into the popular vocabulary, but what he meant by the word is complex, so only other psychologists really use it in the Freudian sense. The rest of us generally use ego simply to mean one's sense of self-worth, whether exaggerated or not. When used in the "exaggerated" sense, ego is almost the same thing as conceit. Meeting a superstar athlete without a trace of this kind of ego would be a most refreshing experience. But having a reasonable sense of your own worth is no sin. Life's little everyday victories are good—in fact, necessary—for a healthy ego. Synonyms pride pridefulness self-esteem self-regard self-respect See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences I have enough ego not to want to give up easily in any contest or competition. a star athlete with a refreshing lack of ego Recent Examples on the Web For his 2006 book, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, Michael Pollan went on his first boar hunt, and wrote about it with an ego-free eloquence rarely associated with the pursuit. Rachel Levin, Bon Appétit, 19 Sep. 2022 Though Boyega is excellent as a king smart enough to know the difference between pride and ego, the women are more than enough on their own, and the movie hinges on the strength of their fierce collective presence. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 16 Sep. 2022 After all, in the startup industry, ego is often described as the very boost that sells the vision to investors. Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2022 Both of us succeed with a combination of ego and humility. Daniel Rasmussen, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2022 Predators know all too well that ego—and its attendant dread of public ridicule—can be a powerful deterrent to reporting art crimes. Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2022 The only hope is a new ego that can rein in the dysfunctional superego. Andrew Hartz, WSJ, 7 Aug. 2022 Whereas Walter White, to me, is driven more by this really angry, really selfish and self-centered ego. Dan Snierson, EW.com, 16 Aug. 2022 Great leaders, salespeople and relationship builders are vigilant and upfront about communicating expertise to build trust—using actions and language rather than ego and expectation. Amiee Ball, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology New Latin, from Latin, I — more at i First Known Use 1789, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing ego alter ego ego ideal ego trip massage someone's ego alter ego ego ideal ego trip massage someone's ego Medical Definition ego noun ˈē-(ˌ)gō also ˈeg-(ˌ)ō plural egos 1 : the self especially as contrasted with another self or the world 2 : the one of the three divisions of the psyche in psychoanalytic theory that serves as the organized conscious mediator between the person and reality especially by functioning both in the perception of and adaptation to reality compare id entry 1, superego egoless adjective as in humble Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance humble diffident meek unassertive self-critical unassuming timid self-doubting modest introverted uncomplacent unpretentious sheepish bashful self-distrustful self-reproachful self-reproving demure down-to-earth mousy overmodest unarrogant retiring shrinking mousey shy Antonyms & Near Antonyms egotistical egoistic egotistic egoistical pompous complacent conceited important vainglorious smug vain bigheaded prideful overweening proud cocky assured consequential boastful self-important bombastic swaggering self-conceited blustery self-satisfied biggety blusterous arrogant self-opinionated swellheaded superior stuck-up cavalier biggity haughty masterful bragging lordly assumptive supercilious snobbish lofty uppish bumptious snooty disdainful braggart snobby peremptory uppity braggy pontifical huffy chesty toplofty self-assertive self-asserting toploftical high-and-mighty fastuous high-hat See More
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ego

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