egoism
Meaning
- The tendency to think selfishly with exclusive self-interest in mind.
- The belief that moral behavior should be directed toward one's self-interest only.
- Egotism (tendency to talk excessively about oneself).
Synonyms
conceit
self-concern
assumption of ownership
vanity.
self-centredness
love of self
Etymology
From French égoïsme, from New Latin egoismus, from Latin ego. By surface analysis, ego + -ism.
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