egoistical

Meanings

• adjective

  Self-centered, concerned primarily with one's own interests.

  - "His egoistical behavior made it difficult for him to work in a team."
  - "The wealthy businessman lived an egoistical life, surrounded by luxury."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with egoistical
jubilational , salutational , vocational

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Variants

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egoist , egoistic , egoistical , egoistically , egoists

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'egō' meaning 'I' and '-istikos' meaning 'pertaining to'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'egoistical' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

2. Egoism is not necessarily synonymous with narcissism, as egoism can refer to a focus on one's own interests without necessarily being concerned with one's own image or self-importance.

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Related Concepts

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1. Selfishness: A closely related concept to egoism, referring to a focus on one's own interests at the expense of others.

2. Individualism: A philosophical and social theory that emphasizes the moral worth of the individual and the autonomy of the individual's actions.

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Culture

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The concept of egoism has been explored extensively in philosophy, particularly in discussions about individualism, self-interest, and morality. In literature, characters displaying egoistical tendencies can be found in works such as Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'The Idiot' and Ayn Rand's 'Atlas Shrugged'.

How to Memorize "egoistical"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a large, inflated ego, focusing only on their own desires and needs.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'egoistical' with the image of a person holding a mirror, reflecting only on themselves.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'EGO' for 'Excessively Greedy and Self-centered'.

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