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What is another word for Egotistical? – 163 Egotistical Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    selfish self-centered narcissistic egocentric vain proud arrogant haughty conceited self-important pompous pretentious boastful self-absorbed self-conceited smug complacent superior snobbish condescending patronizing overbearing domineering tyrannical despotic authoritarian imperious peremptory high-handed lordly masterful dictatorial autocratic overweening inflated swollen puffed puffed-up bloated self-aggrandizing self-serving self-seeking egomaniacal megalomaniacal vainglorious glorying self-glorifying

    Meaning of Egotistical

    Having or showing too much pride in one's own abilities or achievements.

    Definitions

    • Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's own importance, abilities, or achievements
    • Characterized by or exhibiting egotism, which is an excessive preoccupation with one's own thoughts, feelings, and experiences

    Etymology of Egotistical

    The word "egotistical" comes from the Latin words "ego," meaning "I," and the suffix "-istical," which forms an adjective indicating a tendency or characteristic
    The term has been in use since the mid-17th century to describe individuals who exhibit an excessive preoccupation with themselves

    Example Uses

    • The actor's egotistical behavior made it difficult for him to work with others on set
    • Her egotistical attitude towards her colleagues created a toxic work environment
    • The billionaire's egotistical speeches often focused on his own accomplishments rather than the company's overall success

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    humble modest unassuming self-effacing retiring shy bashful diffident unpretentious uncompromising unostentatious lowly meek mild gentle kind generous altruistic selfless unselfish magnanimous liberal open-minded tolerant patient forbearing lenient merciful benevolent beneficent

    Related Nouns

    ego personality character temperament disposition nature self identity individuality consciousness awareness perception image persona self-concept self-esteem self-respect self-worth self-image self-importance narcissism vanity pride arrogance haughtiness conceit self-centeredness

    Related Verbs

    brag boast swagger strut preen flaunt show display exhibit parade trumpet crow gloat revel bask glory pride exalt elevate aggrandize magnify amplify exaggerate inflate puff swell balloon expand

    Related Adjectives

    self-centered narcissistic vain proud arrogant haughty conceited self-important pompous pretentious boastful self-absorbed self-conceited smug complacent superior snobbish condescending patronizing overbearing domineering tyrannical despotic authoritarian imperious peremptory high-handed lordly masterful dictatorial autocratic