Egotism

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

An exaggerated sense of one's own importance, abilities, or worth, often expressed through self-centred behaviour.

“His egotism made it impossible for him to accept even the mildest criticism.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

e·go·tism

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Synonyms

ego

Antonyms

humilitymodestyselflessness

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts with EGO and ends in ISM, the T and M are in positions 5 and 7

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Scrabble

No premium tiles, worth around 10 points base, the ISM ending is a common pattern

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egotist exotism

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