Definition

A person who is primarily concerned with their own interests and benefits, often disregarding the needs of others.

Example

He is such an egoist that he never considers anyone else's feelings.

Conversation

Have you ever met someone who is a real egoist?

Yeah, I know a few people like that; they only think about themselves.

It's frustrating, right?

Definitely! It's hard to have a meaningful conversation with an egoist.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Egoist → It is formed from "ego" (from Latin, meaning I or self) and "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). The word "egoist" refers to a person who is primarily concerned with their own interests or self.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ego' meaning 'self' — and the '-ist' indicates a person. An egoist is someone who focuses on themselves.

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