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| definition 1: |
the tendency to evaluate everything in relation to one's own interests; self-centeredness. (Cf. altruism.)
He claims that, although we may be believe that we can act solely for others, we actually do everything we do out of egoism.- synonyms:
- egocentricity, egotism, self-absorption, self-centeredness, selfishness
- antonyms:
- altruism
- similar words:
- conceit, narcissism, self-interest, self-love
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| definition 2: |
excessive self-esteem; conceitedness; egotism.
- synonyms:
- conceitedness, egotism, self-importance
- antonyms:
- humility
- similar words:
- narcissism, self-love, vainglory, vanity
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| definition 3: |
in ethics, the doctrine that morality is based on self-interest.
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