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more egoistic

ADJECTIVE

thinking very highly of oneself

Synonyms

WEAK

affected aloof autocratic boastful boasting bragging conceited egocentric egomaniacal haughty individualistic inflated inner-directed intimate intrinsic introverted isolated narcissistic obsessive opinionated personal pompous prideful proud puffed up self-absorbed self-admiring self-centered self-important snobbish stuck on oneself stuck-up subjective superior swollen vain vainglorious

Antonyms

WEAK

altruistic humble modest reserved selfless shy submissive timid unassuming

ADJECTIVE

egotistic

Synonyms

STRONG

egocentric egoistical self-centered

WEAK

conceited egotistical narcissistic pompous puffed up self-absorbed self-important self-involved self-seeking self-serving selfish smug stuck-up vain vainglorious

Example Sentences

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The fine phrases by which man's love is expressed generally cover sentiments which are much less pure and calculations much more egoistic than the relatively innocent play of the young girl.

From The Sexual Question A Scientific, psychological, hygienic and sociological study by Forel, Auguste

Charitably inclined people, as well as all other kinds of inclined people, prefer their Winkelbergs more egoistic.

From A Thousand and One Afternoons in Chicago by Hecht, Ben

If Mrs. Maynard had complained, her daughter would very likely have been more egoistic.

From Comrade Yetta by Edwards, Albert

But he himself was more egoistic than the whole universe.

From Jean-Christophe, Volume I by Cannan, Gilbert

There is nothing we are more egoistic about—not even children—than about cats.

From The Pleasures of Ignorance by Lynd, Robert