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Egomaniacs Meaning in English

word · lemma: egomaniac

ˌiɡoʊˈmeɪniæk
ee-goh-MAY-nee-ak
ˌiːɡəʊmˈeɪnɪˌæk
ee-guh-oh-MAY-nee-ak

Definition

People who are extremely self-centered and obsessed with themselves, often ignoring the feelings and needs of others.

Usage & Nuances

Used in informal and often negative contexts, describing people obsessed with themselves. Stronger and more critical than simply calling someone 'selfish' or 'narcissist'. Usually refers to extreme behavior.

Example Sentences

Some celebrities are called egomaniacs because they only care about themselves.

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Teachers try not to treat their students like egomaniacs.

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People do not like working with egomaniacs.

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After that meeting, it was clear the board was full of egomaniacs.

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Don’t bother arguing with egomaniacs—they never listen to anyone else.

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Her patience amazes me; she can handle a room full of egomaniacs and still stay calm.

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