Egotism

Origin

From Latin ego ("I") + -t- + -ism

Full definition of egotism

Noun

egotism

(usually uncountable; plural egotisms)

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

Synonyms

pride, vanity, conceit
egocentrism, egoism

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