Egoism

Quick meaning: Egoism is a noun meaning The tendency to think selfishly with exclusive self-interest in mind.

Meaning

The tendency to think selfishly with exclusive self-interest in mind.

More Meanings

1. (ethics) The belief that moral behavior should be directed toward one's self-interest only.
2. (nonstandard, by confusion of the similar words) Egotism (tendency to talk excessively about oneself).

Word Forms

• egoisms
• egomism

Synonyms for egoism

Depending on context, synonyms include egocentricity, selfishness, solipsism, egomism, hoggery, interestedness.

Antonyms for egoism

Common opposites include altruism, selflessness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include self-centeredness, self-interest, egocentrism, selfishness, egocentricity, egotism.

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