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单词 egotism
释义

egotism

/ˈɛɡətɪz(ə)m / /ˈiːɛɡətɪz(ə)m/
noun [mass noun]
The fact of being excessively conceited or absorbed in oneself: in his arrogance and egotism, he underestimated Gill...
  • Indeed, conceit, arrogance, and egotism are the essentials of patriotism.
  • Denial would appear to be in fact much more common even than excess egotism.
  • They live for up to several months in the bush, where they learn to overcome pride, egotism, and selfishness.

Synonyms

self-centredness, egocentricity, egomania, self-interest, selfishness, self-seeking, self-serving, self-regard, self-absorption, self-obsession, self-love, narcissism, self-admiration, self-adulation, vanity, conceit, conceitedness, self-conceit, pride, self-esteem, self-importance;
boastfulness, boasting, bragging, blowing one's own trumpet;
French amour propre
informal looking after number one
rare braggadocio

Usage

On the difference between egotism and egoism, see egoism (usage).

Origin

Early 18th century: from French égoïste, from Latin ego 'I'.

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