What is another word for egoists?

Pronunciation: [ˈiːɡə͡ʊˌɪsts] (IPA)

Egoists are individuals who are primarily concerned with their own interests, often at the expense of others. Synonyms for egoists include selfish, self-absorbed, self-centered, self-concerned, self-interested, self-involved, self-important, and self-obsessed. These words all convey the same idea of a person who is overly focused on themselves and their own desires. Egoists may be seen as lacking empathy or concern for others and may disregard the feelings and needs of those around them. While it is important to prioritize our own well-being, being too egocentric can be detrimental to our relationships and overall sense of fulfillment in life.

What are the hypernyms for Egoists?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Egoists

And yet she's one of the most pronounced egoists in London.
"The Woman With The Fan"
Robert Hichens
In the light of the above consideration the long and wordy contest that has been waged between "Altruists" and "egoists" is seen to be very largely a waste of time and a splutter of words.
"A Grammar of Freethought"
Chapman Cohen
Human beings are all incorrigible egoists more or less, furtive or frank.
"The Glands Regulating Personality"
Louis Berman, M.D.

Famous quotes with Egoists

  • Education must have two foundations --morality as a support for virtue, prudence as a defense for self against the vices of others. By letting the balance incline to the side of morality, you only make dupes or martyrs; by letting it incline to the other, you make calculating egoists.
    Nicolas Chamfort
  • Most libertarians think of themselves as in some sense egoists. If they believe in rights, they believe these rights belong to them as individuals. If not, they nonetheless look to themselves and others as so many individuals possessed of power to be reckoned with. Either way, they assume that the opposite of egoism is altruism
    Bob Black

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