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also egoistical
1
as in smug
having too high an opinion of oneself
unfortunately, the race car driver is so egoistic that he pats himself on the back before anyone else has a chance
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as in selfish
overly concerned with one's own desires, needs, or interests
they're too egoistic to even give a thought to becoming involved in something that benefits the whole community
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for egoistic
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The smug conventional wisdom has it that voters don’t care much about abstractions like democracy or the rule of law.Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2024
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Tonight was like having Thanksgiving with your most nervous uncle and your smuggest nephew.Michaela Zee, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
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There is nothing selfish about wanting to keep yourself safe and protected before all else.Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
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During the show’s run, Kevin was sometimes considered selfish and immature, especially when compared to some of the gentler members of the Pearson clan.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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My 21-year-old grandson is a dramatic and arrogant know-it-all.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
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Will, the outrageously arrogant master of the backhanded compliment, brings out the jealous streak in his brother, who’s taken aback by Will’s unscheduled return from Los Angeles under secretive circumstances.Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2024
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Pharrell Williams’s egotistical fantasy Talent is not always original.Armond White, National Review, 11 Oct. 2024
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One scene portrays a tense argument among members of the group when egotistical then-lead singer David Ruffin (played by Leon Robinson) insists that the group’s audiences are attending their shows to see him.Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 3 Oct. 2024
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Her celebratory outfit screamed one message: Remember to vote—and be proud of it!Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
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The proud parents snapped this photo shortly after welcoming Chanel — one of their first moments as a trio!Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Egoistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/egoistic. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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