ˈēgə]ˌtizəm, -gō] sometimes ˈeg- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin ego I + English -tism (as in idiotism ) — more at i
1.
a. : the practice of speaking or writing of oneself especially in excess : boastfulness ; specifically : the frequent use of the words I, my, and me
banish the egotism out of your conversation — Earl of Chesterfield
b. : a sense of self-importance : self-centeredness , selfishness
2. : a sense of superiority often accompanied by contempt toward others : pride
this egotism , this arrogance, this complete indifference to what the rest of the world thinks of him — James Stern
3.
[by alteration]
: egoism 1a
Synonyms: see conceit