eigenwaan — meaning in English

English meaning

• egotism noun A tendency to talk excessively about oneself.
• pride noun A feeling of deep satisfaction or pleasure from one's own achievements, or those of someone close to you.

Senses

eigenwaan is used for these senses in English:

• egotism A belief that one is superior to or more important than others.
• pride Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment that reflects such an attitude (of haughtiness); arrogance.

egotism — full definition

1. noun A tendency to talk excessively about oneself.
2. noun A belief that one is superior to or more important than others.
3. noun The result or product of being egoistic.
4. noun Egoism (belief that behavior should be directed towards one's self-interest).

pride — full definition

1. noun A feeling of deep satisfaction or pleasure from one's own achievements, or those of someone close to you.
2. noun An excessive or arrogant sense of one's own importance.
3. noun A group of lions.
4. noun A celebration of LGBTQ identity and rights, often held as an annual parade or festival.

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