Definition

Having an excessive sense of self-importance or self-centeredness; focusing mainly on oneself and one's own interests.

Example

His egotistic behavior made it difficult for others to work with him.

Conversation

I can't believe how egotistic Mark can be sometimes.

Right? It's like he only cares about himself.

Exactly! He never listens to anyone else's opinions.

I know, it makes group discussions really frustrating.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Egotistic → It is formed from "ego" (from Latin, meaning I or self) and "-istic" (a suffix used to form adjectives indicating a characteristic). The word "egotistic" describes a characteristic of being excessively self-centered or self-absorbed.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ego' meaning 'self' — this helps you remember that 'egotistic' refers to someone who is very focused on themselves.

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