Egotistic: meaning, definitions and examples
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egotistic
[ ˌiːɡəʊˈtɪstɪk ]
personality trait
Characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-importance and a lack of consideration for others.
Synonyms
egotistical, narcissistic, self-absorbed, self-centered, self-important
Examples of usage
- He was so egotistic that he never bothered to ask about anyone else's day.
- Her egotistic behavior made it difficult for others to work with her.
- The egotistic actor demanded special treatment on set.
- The egotistic politician only cared about his own agenda.
- The egotistic boss took credit for the team's hard work.
Translations
Translations of the word "egotistic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 egotista
🇮🇳 आत्मकेंद्रित
🇩🇪 egoistisch
🇮🇩 egois
🇺🇦 егоїстичний
🇵🇱 egoistyczny
🇯🇵 自己中心的
🇫🇷 égocentrique
🇪🇸 egoísta
🇹🇷 egoist
🇰🇷 자기중심적인
🇸🇦 أناني
🇨🇿 egoistický
🇸🇰 egoistický
🇨🇳 自私的
🇸🇮 egoističen
🇮🇸 sjálfhverfur
🇰🇿 эгоист
🇬🇪 ეგოისტური
🇦🇿 eqoist
🇲🇽 egoísta
Etymology
The word 'egotistic' comes from the combination of 'ego' (Latin for 'I') and the suffix '-istic' which denotes 'of or relating to'. The term originated in the late 18th century to describe someone who excessively values oneself over others.
See also: ego, egocentric, egocentrically, egocentrism, egoism, egotism, egotist, egotistical, egotistically.