egotism

e·go·tism

E0056500 (ē′gə-tĭz′əm)n. An inflated sense of one's own importance; conceit. See Synonyms at conceit.

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

egotism

(ˈiːɡəˌtɪzəm; ˈɛɡə-) n1. an inflated sense of self-importance or superiority; self-centredness2. excessive reference to oneself[C18: from Latin ego I + -ism]

e•go•tism

(ˈi gəˌtɪz əm, ˈɛg ə-)

n. 1. excessive reference to oneself in conversation or writing; conceit; boastfulness. 2. selfishness; self-centeredness; egoism. [1705–15; < Latin ego ego + -ism; -t- perhaps after despotism, idiotism²] syn: egotism, egoism refer to preoccupation with one's ego or self. egotism is the common word for a tendency to speak or write about oneself too much; it suggests selfishness and an inordinate sense of one's own importance: His egotism alienated most of his colleagues. egoism, a less common word, emphasizes the moral justification of a concern for one's own welfare and interests, but carries less of an implication of boastful self-importance: a healthy egoism that stood him well in times of trial. See also pride.

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

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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

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	egotism - an exaggerated opinion of your own importanceswelled head, self-importanceconceitedness, vanity, conceit - the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pridesuperiority complex - an exaggerated estimate of your own value and importance
	2.	egotism - an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to othersego, self-importancepride, pridefulness - a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

egotism

egoismnoun self-centredness, self-esteem, vanity, superiority, self-interest, selfishness, narcissism, self-importance, self-regard, self-love, self-seeking, self-absorption, self-obsession, egocentricity, egomania, self-praise, vainglory, self-conceit, self-admiration, conceitedness his amazing blend of egotism, superciliousness and stupidity

egotism

noun1. An exaggerated belief in one's own importance:egoism, self-importance.Informal: bighead, bigheadedness, swelled head.2. A regarding of oneself with undue favor:amour-propre, conceit, ego, egoism, narcissism, pride, vainglory, vainness, vanity.Slang: ego trip.

Translations

égotismeegocentrismo