Egotistic (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance.
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Examples
- He was an egotistic leader who always prioritized his own interests over the needs of his team.
- Her egotistic behavior was evident in the way she dominated every conversation, never letting others get a word in.
- The celebrity's egotistic attitude made him come across as arrogant and unapproachable to his fans.
- The egotistic millionaire spent his wealth on lavish displays of his own success, rather than giving back to the community.
- His egotistic personality made it difficult for him to form genuine relationships, as he was only interested in talking about himself.
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Meaning 2
Characteristic of false pride; 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 more swollen-headed and arbitrary"; "vain about her clothes".
Classification
All adjective clusters.