egotism in English
- egotism⇄egotism, noun.
1. a thinking, talking, or writing too much of oneself; excessive use of ?I, my, and ?me; conceit.
2. selfishness.
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Egotism
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
IPA: /ˈiːɡəˌtɪzəm/ or /ˈɛɡəˌtɪzəm/
Definitions
- Excessive talking or thinking about oneself due to a sense of self-importance.
- A tendency to boast about personal achievements or qualities.
Usage Examples
- His egotism made it difficult for others to work with him.
- The author’s egotism was evident in his autobiography.
Etymology
Derived from Latin "ego" meaning "I" and the suffix "-ism," indicating a belief or characteristic.
Synonyms
- Self-centeredness
- Narcissism
- Arrogance
- Vanity
Antonyms
- Humility
- Modesty
- Altruism
- Selflessness
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | egotismo | eh-go-TEEZ-mo |
| French | égoïsme | ay-go-EESM |
| German | Egoismus | EH-go-iss-moos |
| Hindi | अहंकार | ahankaar |
| Tamil | ஆணவம் | āṇavam |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 自负 | zì fù |
| Japanese | 自己中心主義 | jiko chūshin shugi |
| Arabic | الأنانية | al-ananiyah |
| Russian | эгоизм | eh-go-EEZ-m |
| Portuguese | egotismo | eh-go-TEEZ-mo |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈiːɡəˌtɪzəm/
- American English: /ˈɛɡəˌtɪzəm/
- Australian English: /ˈiːɡoʊˌtɪzəm/
- Indian English: /ˈɛɡəˌtɪzəm/
Historical Usage
The term "egotism" has been used since the 18th century to describe excessive self-interest. It has often been criticized in philosophy and literature.
Cultural Nuances
In individualistic societies, egotism may be associated with confidence, whereas in collectivist cultures, it is viewed negatively as a lack of social harmony.
More Information
Egotism is sometimes linked to narcissistic personality traits and is commonly used to describe people who excessively focus on themselves. The term is widely used in psychology and social commentary.