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Egotism (Noun)

An inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others.

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

His refusal to listen to others was rooted in his deep-seated egotism, making it impossible for him to form meaningful relationships.
Egotism had always been her biggest obstacle, as she struggled to accept constructive criticism and acknowledge her own flaws.
After winning the award, his egotism reached new heights, and he became unbearable to work with.
The rockstar's egotism was infamous, as he would often arrived late to interviews and concerts, expecting everyone to be waiting for him.
The billionaire's egotism was evidenced by the massive statue of himself he had erected in front of his mansion.

An exaggerated opinion of your own importance.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

His exaggerated claims about his own intelligence were a clear sign of his overwhelming egotism.
The celebrity's response to criticism was marred by her egotism, dismissing all opposing views as irrelevant.
Throughout history, egotism has led many leaders to make decisions that ultimately proved disastrous for their people.
The comedian's stand-up routine was full of humor, but also increasingly self-aggrandizing, reflecting an unhealthy dose of egotism.
Her egotism had grown to a point where she genuinely expected everyone to know who she was and fawn all over her, even in casual social interactions.