noun
egotism
Egotism (noun) means a habit of talking too much about yourself.
noun
1
A habit of talking too much about yourself.
2
The belief that you are better or more important than other people.
3
Something that shows, or comes from, being egoistic.
4
Egoism; the idea that you should act mainly in your own interest.
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Etymology
Formed from Latin ego (“I”) plus an inserted -t- (perhaps modelled on dogmatism, despotism, idiotism) plus -ism.
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What is the meaning of egotism?
"egotism" (noun) means a habit of talking too much about yourself.
What is another word for egotism?
Other words for "egotism" include ego.
What is the opposite of egotism?
The opposite of "egotism" is considerateness.
What are the different meanings of egotism?
"egotism" has 3 main meanings: 1. A habit of talking too much about yourself; 2. The belief that you are better or more important than other people; 3. Something that shows, or comes from, being egoistic.
