Antonyms for egotism


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ee-guh-tiz-uhm, eg-uh-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈi gəˌtɪz əm, ˈɛg ə-


Definition of egotism

Origin :
  • 1714, from ego + -ism (see egotist). Meaning "selfishness" is from 1800.
  • noun self-importance
Example sentences :
  • The tenderness, the devotedness of his mother had instilled into him an egotism that was ferocious.
  • Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola
  • The egotism he displayed in the enjoyment of his good fortune, shielded him from any fault.
  • Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola
  • The egotism of one of the parties may be too much for the other.
  • Extract from : « Lysis » by Plato
  • Arlt inquired, with a frankness which yet bore no taint of egotism.
  • Extract from : « The Dominant Strain » by Anna Chapin Ray
  • Perhaps it was my egotism, which made me over-bold, thinking that any woman could love me.
  • Extract from : « Hidden Water » by Dane Coolidge
  • I am inclined to ascribe these feelings at bottom to egotism.
  • Extract from : « War Letters of a Public-School Boy » by Paul Jones.
  • But enough of these tiresome memories, in which my egotism will always involve me.
  • Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever
  • And now that my egotism is so fully aroused, let me tell of myself.
  • Extract from : « Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. » by Charles James Lever
  • Egotism, in every one of its moods and tenses, must have a strong fascination.
  • Extract from : « A Day's Ride » by Charles James Lever
  • As for Massingbred, there was nothing real about him save his egotism!
  • Extract from : « The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) » by Charles James Lever

Synonyms for egotism

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