egotism
/ˈiːɡəˌtɪzəm/
noun
- The tendency to think only about oneself and to believe that one is more important than other people; excessive self-centeredness.
- The politician's egotism led him to ignore the needs of his constituents.
- His constant bragging about his achievements was a clear sign of egotism.
- Egotism can make it hard to maintain close friendships because you never listen to others.
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