egotistic

adjective

ˌē-gə-ˈti-sti-kəl How to pronounce egotistic (audio)
variants or egotistical
Definition of egotisticnext
1
as in prideful
having too high an opinion of oneself the egotistic pro quarterback was always too busy to sign autographs, forgetting that the fans had paid good money to see him play

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as in selfish
overly concerned with one's own desires, needs, or interests the true spirit of the Christmas season is the resolve to be less egotistic and more altruistic

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for egotistic
  1. prideful
  2. selfish
  3. arrogant
  4. proud
  5. domineering
  6. cavalier
  7. conceited
Adjective
  • What starts out as a cordial and pleasant discussion quickly becomes a wildly intricate game that preys upon confusion and fear, as Mr. Reed shares a plethora of history and knowledge that conflicts with the young women’s prideful beliefs.
    Jeff Conway, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
  • The standout here is Aquaman, portrayed as a prideful lord of Atlantis that just wants to be liked.
    Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2024
Definition of prideful
Adjective
  • Not because Biden was selfish and ran for reelection.
    Ted Trimpa, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Perhaps a record of principled work for others should outweigh a record of selfish ambition.
    Keenan Robbins, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of selfish
Adjective
  • Manji will appear as Crispin, an arrogant, pompous employee at a fancy, high-end hardware store who snubs George.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2024
  • My 21-year-old grandson is a dramatic and arrogant know-it-all.
    Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
Definition of arrogant
Adjective
  • Gregory is touched by the compliment and proud of his ability to connect with a student, but Darnell isn’t pleased with the idea of another man forming a bond with his son.
    Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The proud cat mom concluded her message by reminding fans to register to vote.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of proud
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  • But soon enough, all three have arrived at the Morrow estate in rural Nebraska, where the aftereffects of Carlyle’s cruel, domineering parenting still echo.
    Emily C. Hughes, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Shelby Taylor Former girlfriend of Murch, the domineering Shelby goes on hit The Real Housewives TV show franchise, and is now a prominent reality television star.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of domineering
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  • Katie: my fury was boundless in that moment that first of all, the doctor could be so cavalier with just his prognosis.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Too high to be cavalier with our words and actions.
    Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 17 Sep. 2024
Definition of cavalier
Adjective
  • Rory Kinnear steals some of the best lines as the conceited British prime minister, and Ato Essandoh, as Kate’s deputy chief, plays the ever-flustered man surrounded by extremely capable women with admirable humor, charm, and confidence.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Not to sound so conceited and absolute.
    Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 May 2022
Definition of conceited
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