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egotism Antonyms

Opposite of egotism

Pinning down the opposite of egotism requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The practice of talking or thinking about oneself excessively because of an undue sense of self-importance.

Usage Example

"His sheer humility made it nearly impossible for him to listen to the ideas of his colleagues."

Strongest
humility
modesty
selflessness
humbleness
Strong
altruism
diffidence

Similar words to egotism

Words similar to egotism shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

self-centeredness
egocentricity
self-importance
self-absorption
egocentrism
narcissism
conceit
vanity
See all synonyms of egotism

• Nearby Words

egomania
egomaniac
egomaniacal
egotism
egotist
egotistic
egotistical

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Egotism. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/egotism
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