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
  • Many Democrats have abandoned hope in favor of cynicism: deciding that most of the voting public are selfish, bigoted enemies of democracy.
    Jamil Zaki, TIME, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Critics, including former prosecutor Tommy Pope, have suggested her actions behind bars demonstrate a pattern of selfish behavior.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of selfish
Adjective
  • Nobody wants to be around an arrogant or disrespectful individual, in the workplace or in day-to-day life.
    AllBusiness, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • So Far Trump in fact as played by Stan is a mix of charming and shy, troubled and insecure, arrogant and angry, a creative dealmaker with vision, narcissitic, cruel, self-serving, at times grief stricken.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of arrogant
Adjective
  • Leading On & Off The Court Napheesa Collier is both a basketball star and a proud mom to her daughter.
    Caroline Fitzgerald, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Clearly proud of such an achievement, Ferrari designed the 360’s engine lid to feature a pane of glass that allows the engine to constantly be on display.
    Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of proud
Adjective
  • Kenneth Kimes Troubled childhood: As a young man, Kimes went on a deadly crime spree with his domineering mother.
    Daniel Wine, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Trump had a domineering, workaholic father who split the world into two groups: killers and losers.
    Alex Thompson, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of domineering
Adjective
  • French bulldogs, Boston terriers, cavalier King Charles spaniels and other brachycephalic (short-nosed) breeds have become incredibly popular due to their unique appearance.
    Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
  • The 29-year-old can occasionally frustrate with his histrionics and cavalier playing style, but last season’s 4-0 defeat away at Crystal Palace was a chastening reminder of what the team can look like without him.
    Carl Anka, The Athletic, 13 Aug. 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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