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egotism

[ee-guh-tiz-uhm, eg-uh-] / ˈi gəˌtɪz əm, ˈɛg ə- /


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Egotism could be the highest form of artistry.

From Time • Jan. 8, 2010

Repelled by German culture, at home in England, he was pro-Ally during the War, wrote Egotism in German Philosophy during the War years.

From Time Magazine Archive

Up the line of the trunk came next the Energy of Nature; then Pride; then Egotism and Individuality; whence branched to one side Mind, to the other the senses and the passions.

From Appearances Being Notes of Travel by Dickinson, G. Lowes (Goldsworthy Lowes)

The warning voice had not failed him, but Egotism must complete his work at the cost of everything else.

From A Twofold Life by Hillern, Wilhelmine von

Egotism is sometimes used in the sense of egoism, or supreme regard for oneself.

From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by Fernald, James Champlin




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