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egotism

 

[ หˆiหษกษ™tษชz(ษ™)m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in psychology

Excessive preoccupation with oneself; self-centeredness. Egotism is often associated with a lack of empathy towards others and a focus on one's own needs and desires.

Synonyms

egotistic behavior, narcissism, self-centeredness

Examples of usage

  • He was so consumed by his egotism that he failed to notice the struggles of those around him.
  • Her egotism made it difficult for her to form meaningful relationships with others.
Context #2 | Noun

in literature

An exaggerated sense of self-importance; an inflated view of one's own abilities and achievements. Egotism in literature often manifests in characters who are portrayed as arrogant and self-absorbed.

Synonyms

conceit, hubris, vanity

Examples of usage

  • The protagonist's egotism led to his downfall in the story.
  • The author's egotism was evident in the way he constantly praised his own work.

Translations

Translations of the word "egotism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น egoรญsmo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคนเค‚เค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Egoismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ egoisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะณะพั—ะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ egoizm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‡ชๅทฑไธญๅฟƒไธป็พฉ (ใ˜ใ“ใกใ‚…ใ†ใ—ใ‚“ใ—ใ‚…ใŽ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉgoรฏsme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ egoรญsmo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bencillik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž๊ธฐ์ค‘์‹ฌ์ฃผ์˜ (์ž๊ธฐ์ค‘์‹ฌ์ฃผ์˜)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู†ุงู†ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ egoismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ egoizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‡ชๆˆ‘ไธปไน‰ (zรฌwว’ zhว”yรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ egoizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sjรกlfselska

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะณะพะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ’แƒแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ eqoizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ egoรญsmo

Etymology

The word 'egotism' originated from the Latin word 'ego,' meaning 'I.' It first appeared in English in the early 18th century, derived from the French word 'รฉgoรฏsme.' The concept of egotism has been explored in various philosophical and psychological contexts, often highlighting the negative implications of excessive self-centeredness.

See also: ego, egocentric, egocentrically, egocentrism, egoism, egotist, egotistic, egotistical, egotistically.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,771, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.