egotism

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Navalny was a social-media phenomenon, a charismatic speaker with some of the egotism of a natural-born leader.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2024

Where do we draw the line between positive associations with oneself, like confidence or self-love and toxic egotism?

From Salon • Sep. 8, 2023

The hauteur of his wife, Guenevere, and the egotism of her lover, Lancelot, were exposed and then exploded in torrents of rapturous balladry that swept away their faults.

From New York Times • Feb. 21, 2023

Every instrument sounds individually miked, and the balances done in the editing room meant to underscore a sense of massive egotism.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2023

It is pure egotism, a selfishness to conquer all.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins