egoistic
/,egou'istik/ Cách viết khác : (egoistical) /,egou'istikəl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Self-centered, concerned primarily with one's own interests and needs: "egoistic" describes a person or attitude that is focused on oneself, often to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of others. It implies prioritizing personal advantage, pleasure, or well-being.
Usage
- The word "egoistic" is used to describe a person's character, behavior, or motivations. It carries a negative connotation, suggesting selfishness or a lack of consideration for others.
- It is often used in psychological, philosophical, and everyday contexts to critique self-interested behavior.
Examples
- Adjective:
- His egoistic decision to take all the credit damaged the team's morale.
- An egoistic leader often fails to listen to the concerns of their followers.
- She realized her purely egoistic pursuit of fame had left her feeling empty.
Advanced Usage
Philosophical Context: In ethical philosophy, "egoistic" is a key term. "Ethical egoism" is the normative theory that individuals ought to act in their own self-interest.
- The philosopher argued for an egoistic framework, claiming that rational self-interest is the foundation of morality.
Psychological Trait: Used to describe a persistent personality characteristic.
- The clinical assessment noted traits of an egoistic personality, marked by a grandiose sense of self-importance.
Variants and Related Words
Egoistical (adj): A less common variant with identical meaning to "egoistic."
- His egoistical remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
Egoism (n): The ethical theory or practice of self-interest as the foundation of morality.
- His personal philosophy was one of radical egoism.
Egotistic/Egotistical (adj): While sometimes used interchangeably with "egoistic," these terms more specifically emphasize an excessive sense of self-importance and a tendency to talk about oneself excessively.
- The egotistical actor could only discuss his own achievements.
Synonyms
- Selfish: Concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure.
- Self-centered: Interested only in oneself.
- Self-serving: Having concern for one's own welfare and interests above those of others.
Antonyms
- Altruistic: Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others.
- Selfless: Concerned more with the needs and wishes of others than with one's own.
- Generous: Showing a readiness to give more of something than is strictly necessary or expected.
Adjective
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limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs
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