Egotistical

/ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪkəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Excessively self-absorbed or conceited; characterized by an inflated sense of one's own importance.

His egotistical attitude made it difficult for others to work with him.

Having an exaggerated sense of self-importance.

She is so egotistical that she believes her success is solely due to her own efforts, disregarding the help of others.

Demonstrating an excessive preoccupation with oneself.

The egotistical celebrity often monopolized conversations with stories of her own achievements.

Showing arrogance or vanity in one's own abilities or achievements.

His egotistical remarks about his performance in the match annoyed his teammates.

Derived from the word 'ego' combined with the suffix '-istical', indicating a quality related to the self.

full of oneself

Behaving as if one is superior to others.

in love with oneself

Excessively self-admiring.

take oneself too seriously

To regard oneself as more important than reality suggests.

ego

A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance.

narcissism

Excessive interest in oneself and one's physical appearance.

self-importance

An inflated opinion of one's own worth.

Full of oneself

He's so full of himself, it's unbearable.

Self-absorbed

Don't be so self-absorbed; think about how others feel.