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egoisms

NOUN

self-centeredness

Synonyms

WEAK

arrogance assurance boastfulness boasting bragging conceit conceitedness egocentricity egomania gasconade haughtiness insolence megalomania narcissism ostentation overconfidence preoccupation with self presumption pride self-absorption self-admiration self-confidence self-importance self-interest self-love self-possession self-regard self-worship selfishness superiority swellheadedness vainglory vanity vaunting

Antonyms

WEAK

altruism humility selflessness

NOUN

self-centeredness

Synonyms

STRONG

arrogance assurance boastfulness boasting bragging conceit conceitedness egomania egotism gasconade haughtiness insolence megalomania narcissism ostentation overconfidence presumption pride self-absorption self-confidence self-importance self-interest self-love self-possession self-regard self-worship selfishness superiority vainglory vanity

WEAK

egocentricity self-admiration swellheadedness vaunting

Antonyms

STRONG

humility meekness modesty shyness timidity

WEAK

altruism selflessness

Example Sentences

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"Let us eradicate the prevailing mentality revolving around our ego and personal and national egoisms which determine every decision we take," he said.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2021

There are, thus, egoisms of many sorts, and they may urge men to very different courses of conduct.

From A Handbook of Ethical Theory by Fullerton, George Stuart

The way a man handles his egoisms is a test of his mastery over an audience or a class of readers.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 13, No. 75, January, 1864 by Various

He passes, and for a little space we are left with his egoisms and idiosyncrasies more or less in suspense.

From A Modern Utopia by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)

But where, if not from Mrs. Hilary, did Nan get her black fits of melancholy, her erratic irresponsible gaieties, her passionate angers, her sharp jealousies and egoisms?

From Dangerous Ages by Macaulay, Rose, Dame