Word Adjective
egotistical
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˌiɡəˈtɪstɪkəɫ/ UK /ˌɛɡətˈɪstɪkəl/ ego·tis·ti·cal
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.”
Etymology
From egotistic + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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