Egotism

Pronunciation: /ˈiːɡəˌtɪzəm/

Definitions of egotism

noun self-centeredness

Example Sentences

A1 His egotism makes it hard for him to see other people's perspectives.

A2 She often brags about her accomplishments, showing her egotism.

B1 His egotism often gets in the way of forming meaningful relationships.

B2 The CEO's egotism led to the downfall of the company.

C1 Her egotism knows no bounds, as she constantly seeks attention and validation.

C2 The actor's egotism became evident as he demanded special treatment on set.

Examples of egotism in a Sentence

formal His constant bragging and self-centered behavior can be attributed to his egotism.

informal She's always talking about herself, it's like she's the queen of egotism.

slang That guy is so full of himself, total egotism on display.

figurative Egotism is like a wall that prevents you from truly connecting with others.

Grammatical Forms of egotism

• past tense: egotized
• plural: egotisms
• comparative: more egotistic
• superlative: most egotistic
• present tense: egotizes
• future tense: will egotize
• perfect tense: has egotized
• continuous tense: is egotizing
• singular: egotism
• positive degree: egotistic
• infinitive: to egotize
• gerund: egotizing
• participle: egotized

Origin and Evolution of egotism

First Known Use: 1714 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'egotism' originated from the Latin word 'ego', meaning 'I', combined with the suffix '-ism' to denote a belief or practice.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe excessive self-importance or self-centeredness, the term 'egotism' has evolved to encompass a broader range of self-centered behaviors and attitudes.