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e·go·is·tic
 egoistic
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- pronunciation:
- i
go
I
stihk
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, pertaining to, or based on egoism.
He attends these charitable events for egoistic reasons.- antonyms:
- altruistic
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| definition 2: |
mostly concerned about oneself and one's desires; self-centered. (Cf. altruistic.)
Her success has made her increasingly egoistic, and she seems to have left her family behind.- antonyms:
- altruistic
- similar words:
- egocentric
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| related words: |
complacent, selfish |
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| derivations: |
egoistical (adj.), egoistically (adv.) |
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