Meaning & Definition of word "Egotism"

Egotism

/ˈiːɡəˌtɪzəm/

1. The practice of talking about oneself excessively because of improper pride.
- Example: His egotism made it difficult for him to connect with his colleagues.
2. Excessive reference to oneself in conversation or writing; self-importance.
- Example: The author's egotism was evident in every chapter of the book as he made himself the center of attention.
3. An excessive sense of self-importance.
- Example: Her egotism often alienated her friends, who felt she only cared about her own achievements.

Derived from the Latin 'ego' meaning 'I' and the suffix '-ism' indicating a characteristic or condition.

full of oneself:

To have an overly high opinion of oneself.

thinking highly of oneself:

Believing oneself to be better or more important than others.

self-centered:

Concerned solely with one's own interests or affairs.

narcissism:

An excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one's physical appearance.

vanity:

Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements.

selfishness:

The quality of being selfish; placing one's own interests above others.

Meaning: Me, myself, and I

Example Sentence: He's always talking about his achievements; it's like he's stuck in a me, myself, and I mode.

Meaning: All about me

Example Sentence: Her social media posts are so all about me; it's exhausting to follow.

Meaning: Look at me syndrome

Example Sentence: His constant bragging is just look at me syndrome.