Meaning of egotistic in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌiɡəˈtɪstɪk/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    egotistic

    Definitions

    1. characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance

    Synonyms

  2. 2. characteristic of false pride

    Examples

    • « having an exaggerated sense of self-importance »
    • « a conceited fool »
    • « an attitude of self-conceited arrogance »
    • « an egotistical disregard of others »
    • « so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty »
    • « growing ever mo »

    Synonyms

Famous quotes

  • « The common idea that success spoils people by making them vain, egotistic and self-complacent is erroneous on the contrary it makes them, for the most part, humble, tolerant and kind. »
    W. Somerset Maugham

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