egoistical
egoistical Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Excessively absorbed in oneself and one's own interests, desires, or importance; self-centered and conceited.
"His egoistical refusal to share credit for the project alienated the rest of the research team."
Relating to or characterized by the philosophical doctrine of egoism, which holds that self-interest is the foundation of morality or the primary motive of conscious action.
"The philosopher critiqued the purely egoistical theory of human motivation by pointing to acts of spontaneous sacrifice."
Word Nuance & Usage
While often used interchangeably in everyday speech, traditional usage distinguishes between 'egoistical' (excessively preoccupied with one's own interests and self-importance) and 'egotistical' (vain, boastful, and constantly talking about oneself).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the early 19th century from 'egoist' plus the adjectival suffix '-ical', ultimately tracing back to the Latin pronoun 'ego', meaning 'I'.