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ego·tism
\ˈēgə]ˌtizəm, -gō] sometimes ˈeg-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Latin ego I + English -tism (as in idiotism) — more at i
1.
a. : the practice of speaking or writing of oneself especially in excess : boastfulness; specifically : the frequent use of the words I, my, and me
< banish the egotism out of your conversation — Earl of Chesterfield >
b. : a sense of self-importance : self-centeredness, selfishness
2. : a sense of superiority often accompanied by contempt toward others : pride
< this egotism, this arrogance, this complete indifference to what the rest of the world thinks of him — James Stern >
3. [by alteration] : egoism 1a
Synonyms: see conceit |