as in selfness
excessive interest in oneself
because of her egoism, she never gave a thought to asking how the others felt
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Recent Examples of egoism
But that wild egoism that’s needed to put down 40-hour training weeks and shut off everything else, that’s fading.
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Lori Nickel, Journal Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2023
Critics say Newman is an example of unhelpful egoism.
—Rachel Weiner, Washington Post, 5 June 2023
Other words in this lexical field, though, have etymologies that stress more selfish instincts, along the lines of egoism.
—Melissa Mohr, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Apr. 2023
Liberals should not promote national egoism but support policies that will help make their fellow citizens feel connected and committed to a worthy and meaningful community.
—Foreign Affairs, 12 Feb. 2019
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Lori Nickel, Journal Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2023
Critics say Newman is an example of unhelpful egoism.
—Rachel Weiner, Washington Post, 5 June 2023
Other words in this lexical field, though, have etymologies that stress more selfish instincts, along the lines of egoism.
—Melissa Mohr, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Apr. 2023
Liberals should not promote national egoism but support policies that will help make their fellow citizens feel connected and committed to a worthy and meaningful community.
—Foreign Affairs, 12 Feb. 2019
See all Example Sentences for egoism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for egoism
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Cassie McCarthy, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in relational dynamics, added that reframing selfishness is key.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Compared to the rest of the world’s peoples, Americans lead the planet in selfishness.K. Ward Cummings, Baltimore Sun, 10 Nov. 2024
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Here, garland drapes over each medicine cabinet and fills a small bowl on the vanity top, adding punches of color and festivity without being too literal.Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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The bathroom itself looks a lot like its counterpart and has a shower, a small vanity sink, and a flushing toilet, as well as some more storage.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
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Good athletes are typically highly coachable, leaving their ego at the door, being adaptable and open to feedback and viewing constructive feedback as a gift toward improvement.Jennifer Shewan, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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But fortunately for my oral health and fragile ego, my people-pleasing tendencies won out — and the product changed my life.Mike Winters, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Egoism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/egoism. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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