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egoistically

/ˌiːɡoʊˈɪstɪkli/
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Adjective:egoistic
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• adverb

1

In a manner driven by self-interest, self-centeredness, or exclusive concern for one's own welfare and advantage.

Example

"Instead of considering the needs of the entire research team, he acted egoistically to claim sole credit for the discovery."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Egoistically' is often distinguished from 'egotistically': 'egoistically' emphasizes acting purely in one's own self-interest (often in philosophical or ethical contexts), whereas 'egotistically' emphasizes boastful arrogance and an inflated sense of self-importance.

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egoist
egoistic
egoistical
egoistically
egoless
egomania
egomaniac

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Egoistically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/egoistically
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