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egoism Synonyms

Another word for egoism

Choosing another word for egoism depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An ethical or philosophical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality and the primary motivation of all conscious action.

Usage Example

"In the ethics seminar, the professor contrasted rational self-interest with utilitarianism."

Strong
self-interest
Weak
individualism

• noun (Context 2)

Excessive concern for oneself and one's own advantage, pleasure, or welfare, typically without regard for others.

Usage Example

"His sheer selfishness prevented him from seeing how his decisions negatively affected the rest of the team."

Strongest
selfishness
self-centeredness
egocentrism
Strong
self-absorption
egotism
narcissism
self-love
self-seeking

Opposites of egoism

The opposite of egoism shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

altruism
selflessness
self-sacrifice
generosity
philanthropy
See all opposites of egoism

• Nearby Words

egocentric
egocentrically
egocentrism
egoism
egoist
egoistic
egoistical

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Egoism. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/egoism
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