Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
noun
- excessive and objectionable reference to oneself in conversation or writing; conceit; boastfulness.
- selfishness; self-centeredness; egoism.
noun
- an inflated sense of self-importance or superiority; self-centredness
- excessive reference to oneself
1714, from ego + -ism (see egotist). Meaning “selfishness” is from 1800.
An excessive regard for one’s own talents or achievements; conceit, self-importance; acting with only one’s own interests in mind.