Egotisms

/ˈɛɡoʊˌtɪzəmz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of egotism; multiple instances of excessive self-love or self-centered behavior.

Etymology

Simply the plural of egotism, formed with the standard -s ending. This allows discussion of egotism as something that can manifest in multiple ways or contexts.

Kelly Says

When you pluralize egotism into egotisms, you're acknowledging that self-centeredness shows up in different ways—different people have different egotisms, from braggers to status-seekers to attention-hogs.

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