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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 element of truth in the nineteenth-century exaggeration of man's individuality lies in the fact that social activity is partly brought about in the satisfaction of the more egoistic impulses of the individual.

From Human Traits and their Social Significance by Edman, Irwin

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

Wherever wills and purposes meet in conflict, there anger, or its offshoot, contempt, is present, and the more egoistic one is, the more egoistic the sources of anger.

From The Foundations of Personality by Myerson, Abraham

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

From Comrade Yetta by Edwards, Albert