Egoistic

/ˌiɡoʊˈɪstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by egoism; marked by excessive self-interest and self-centeredness.

Etymology

From egoist (one who practices egoism) plus the suffix -ic, creating an adjective form meaning 'of or relating to egoism.'

Kelly Says

Medieval monks used 'egoistic' as a serious spiritual insult—it meant you were basically damning your own soul by obsessing over yourself instead of God, which shows how much our moral vocabulary changes.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.