Egoism: meaning, definitions and examples
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egoism
[ หiหษกษสษชz(ษ)m ]
selfish behavior
Egoism is the belief that one's own interests and well-being should be prioritized above all else. It is characterized by a focus on self-centeredness and a lack of consideration for others.
Synonyms
self-centeredness, self-interest, selfishness
Examples of usage
- Egoism can lead to unethical behavior if taken to extremes.
- Her egoism prevented her from seeing the needs of those around her.
- His egoism caused conflict within the team.
- Extreme egoism can isolate individuals from forming meaningful relationships.
- Overcoming egoism requires a shift in perspective towards empathy and compassion.
Translations
Translations of the word "egoism" in other languages:
๐ต๐น egoรญsmo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคตเคพเคฐเฅเคฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Egoismus
๐ฎ๐ฉ egoisme
๐บ๐ฆ ะตะณะพัะทะผ
๐ต๐ฑ egoizm
๐ฏ๐ต ใจใดใคใบใ
๐ซ๐ท รฉgoรฏsme
๐ช๐ธ egoรญsmo
๐น๐ท bencillik
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด๊ธฐ์ฃผ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุงููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ egoismus
๐ธ๐ฐ egoizmus
๐จ๐ณ ่ช็ง
๐ธ๐ฎ egoizem
๐ฎ๐ธ sjรกlfsdรฝrkun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะณะพะธะทะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ eqoizm
๐ฒ๐ฝ egoรญsmo
Etymology
The term 'egoism' originated from the Latin word 'ego', which means 'I'. It was first introduced by German philosopher Max Stirner in the mid-19th century. Stirner's concept of egoism emphasized the importance of individual self-interest and autonomy. Over time, egoism has been further developed and explored in various philosophical and psychological contexts, shaping discussions on human nature, ethics, and morality.
See also: ego, egocentric, egocentrically, egocentrism, egotism, egotist, egotistic, egotistical, egotistically.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #21,652, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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