egotistical

[US]/ˌi:ɡə'tistik/
[UK]/ ˌiɡəˈtɪstɪkl../
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. self-centered; self-absorbed.

Example Sentences

in an egotistical manner.

the most selfish, egotistical individual I have ever met.

His egotistical behavior often alienates those around him.

She is known for her egotistical attitude towards her work.

His egotistical nature makes it difficult for him to work in a team.

The egotistical actor demanded top billing in the movie credits.

She couldn't stand his egotistical remarks about his own accomplishments.

His egotistical behavior often leads to conflicts with his colleagues.

The egotistical CEO rarely listens to the opinions of others.

Her egotistical personality makes it hard for her to maintain friendships.

The egotistical politician only cares about his own image.

His egotistical behavior often overshadows his actual talent.

Real-world Examples

I hate to break it to you, but we humans are pretty egotistical.

Source: Crash Course Astronomy

And I feel in a very, a small, totally egotistical way. I feel vindicated.

Source: Actor Dialogue (Bilingual Selection)

It was ridiculous, and egotistical, to think that I could affect anyone that strongly.

Source: Twilight: Eclipse

The researchers also provided participants with a definition of narcissist: egotistical, self-focused and vain.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds Listening Collection September 2014

Anita says " America" as if it were the kingdom of heaven where her egotistical son has moved.

Source: A man named Ove decides to die.

Like she's very egotistical, which is one of like, I love playing that side of her, it's so fun.

Source: Actor Dialogue (Bilingual Selection)

Eh, a little egotistical, don't you think?

Source: League of Legends: Arcane Original Soundtrack

It was a stupid lie. A dumb, egotistical little lie that shouldn't have changed anything. Yet change things it did.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

The next two adjectives are cocky and egotistical.

Source: Learn English with Uncle Bob.

Though skilled and celebrated, Daedalus was egotistical and jealous.

Source: TED-Ed (video version)

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