eigenwaan — meaning in English

English meaning

• egotism noun A habit of talking too much about yourself.
• 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 habit of talking too much about yourself.
2. noun The belief that you are better or more important than other people.
3. noun Something that shows, or comes from, being egoistic.
4. noun Egoism; the idea that you should act mainly in your own 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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