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Definitions for Egoism

[1] the habit of valuing everything only in reference to one's personal interest; selfishness (opposed to altruism).
[2] egotism or conceit.
[3] Ethics . the view that morality ultimately rests on self-interest.
[4] concern for one's own interests and welfare
[5] ethics the theory that the pursuit of one's own welfare is the highest good Compare altruism
[6] self-centredness; egotism

Words related to Egoism

self-possession, self-regard, selfishness, egomania, presumption, self-love, self-confidence, boasting, overconfidence, arrogance, vainglory, pride, gasconade, assurance, narcissism, haughtiness, ostentation, self-absorption, egotism, vanity

Words nearby Egoism

ego-trip, egobronchophony, egocentric, egocentric speech, egocentrism, egoism, egoist, egoistic, egoli, egomania, egophony

Origin of Egoism

From the French word égoïsme, dating back to 1775–85. See ego, -ism

Words that may be confused with Egoism

egoism, egotism, (see, synonym, study, at, egotism)

Other words from Egoism

an·ti·e·go·ism , noun

Synonyms for Egoism

arrogance, assurance, boastfulness, boasting, bragging, conceit, conceitedness, egomania, egotism, gasconade, haughtiness, insolence, megalomania, narcissism, ostentation, overconfidence, presumption, pride, self-absorption, self-confidence, self-importance, self-interest, self-love, self-possession, self-regard, self-worship, selfishness, superiority, vainglory, vanity, egocentricity, self-admiration, swellheadedness, vaunting