Egotist Meaning in English

word

US

ˈiɡətɪst

EE-guh-tist

UK

ˈɛɡətˌɪst

EG-uh-tist

Definition

An egotist is a person who thinks and talks too much about themselves and believes they are more important than others.

Usage & Nuances

'Egotist' is a formal or semi-formal term, often negative. It differs from 'egoist' (who acts for self-interest) and is used mainly to criticize someone who constantly boasts or makes everything about themselves.

• Spanish: ególatra
• Portuguese (BR): ególatra
• Portuguese (PT): egocêntrico - ególatra
• Chinese (Simplified): 自负的人 - 自我中心者
• Chinese (Traditional): 自負的人 - 自我中心者
• Hindi: अहंवादी
• Arabic: أناني
• Bengali: আত্মকেন্দ্রিক ব্যক্তি - অহঙ্কারী
• Russian: эгоист (самовлюблённый) - себялюб
• Japanese: 自己中心的な人 - 自惚れ屋
• Vietnamese: người tự cao - kẻ tự phụ
• Korean: 자기중심적인 사람 - 자기 자랑하는 사람
• Turkish: benmerkezci - kendini beğenmiş
• Urdu: خود پسند - خود پرست
• Indonesian: egois (suka membicarakan diri sendiri) - orang yang sombong

Example Sentences

Nobody likes an egotist who only talks about themselves.

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He is considered an egotist because he always praises himself.

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An egotist finds it hard to listen to others.

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If you call him an egotist, he’ll probably just agree with you.

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She comes across as a bit of an egotist, always making everything about her.

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Don't be such an egotist—let someone else have the spotlight for once.

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