Ego (Noun)
Meaning 1
An inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- His ego was so big that he couldn't accept even the slightest criticism from others.
- After becoming a successful entrepreneur, she began to develop an ego that made her difficult to work with.
- His ego wouldn't let him apologize for his mistakes, even when they were clearly his fault.
- The celebrity's ego was so inflated that he insisted on having a private jet and a entourage wherever he went.
- Her ego made her believe that she was the smartest person in the room, and she often talked down to others as a result.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Your consciousness of your own identity.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.