ego — meaning in English

English meaning

• conceit noun An excessively high opinion of oneself; vanity.
• ego noun A person's sense of their own importance and self-worth.

Senses

ego is used for these senses in English:

• conceit (uncountable) Overly high self-esteem; vain pride; hubris. [from 17th c.]
• ego The self, especially with a sense of self-importance.

conceit — full definition

1. noun An excessively high opinion of oneself; vanity.
2. noun A clever or fanciful idea, especially one used as a literary device.

ego — full definition

1. noun A person's sense of their own importance and self-worth.
2. noun (psychology) In Freudian theory, the part of the mind that deals rationally with reality, balancing instinct against conscience.

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