Word
egotistical
Phoneticsego·tis·ti·cal
US/ˌiɡəˈtɪstɪkəɫ/
UK/ˌɛɡətˈɪstɪkəl/
Definition
adj. thinking too much about yourself and your own importance. You use this to describe someone who is very self-centered and doesn't care about others.
adj. characterised by an excessive or exaggerated sense of one's own importance, abilities, or qualities. Often carries a negative connotation of self-absorption.
Examples
“He is so egotistical that he never listens to anyone else.”
“The egotistical actor refused to take any credit for the success of the supporting cast.”
“While some leaders inspire through humility, others rely on an egotistical need for constant praise to maintain their grip on power.”
Examples
simple
“He is so egotistical that he never listens to anyone else.”
contextual
“The egotistical actor refused to take any credit for the success of the supporting cast.”
complex
“While some leaders inspire through humility, others rely on an egotistical need for constant praise to maintain their grip on power.”
Real-World Examples
“Wilder was undeniably an egotist but he had much to be egotistical about.” Etymology
From egotistic + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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