Associations to the word «Egotism»

Wiktionary

EGOTISM, noun. A tendency to talk excessively about oneself.
EGOTISM, noun. A belief that one is superior to or more important than others.
EGOTISM, noun. Egoism.
EGOTISM, noun. (countable) The result or product of being egoistic.

Dictionary definition

EGOTISM, noun. An exaggerated opinion of your own importance.
EGOTISM, noun. An inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others.

Wise words

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