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egotismo

[e.go.TIS.mo]
nounmasculinepl: egotismos
egotism
1. Excessive preoccupation with oneself; the practice of talking excessively about oneself
His constant egotism made it difficult for others to enjoy his company.
Seu egotismo constante tornava difícil para os outros desfrutar de sua companhia.
2. A philosophical position that the self is the only thing that can be known to exist
Descartes' philosophical approach is sometimes confused with egotism.
A abordagem filosófica de Descartes é às vezes confundida com egotismo.
3. Excessive self-importance or self-centeredness
The actor's egotism was evident in every interview he gave.
O egotismo do ator era evidente em cada entrevista que ele dava.
NYC Slang
self-centered behavior; 'all about me' attitude
Synonyms
egoísmonarcisismoegocentrismovaidadeautocentrismo
Antonyms
altruísmodesinteressehumildademodéstiagenerosidade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
egotismo
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
egotismo
Standard usage, though sometimes egoísmo is preferred for self-centeredness

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar cheio de egotismo
cair no egotismo
manifestações de egotismo
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