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egotistical

/ˌiː.ɡəˈtɪs.tɪ.kəl/
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Adverb:egotistically
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• adjective

1

Excessively conceited or absorbed in oneself; having an inflated view of one's own importance or abilities.

Example

"His egotistical behavior alienated many of his colleagues during the collaborative project."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While often used interchangeably with 'egoistic', traditional usage distinguishes 'egotistical' as having an inflated, boastful sense of self-importance, whereas 'egoistic' refers more broadly to acting in one's own self-interest.

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• Nearby Words

egotism
egotist
egotistic
egotistical
egotistically
egregious
egret

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 18th century from 'egotist' plus the suffix '-ical', ultimately tracing back to the Latin pronoun 'ego' meaning 'I'.

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