egomaniac

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egomaniac

An egomaniac constantly interrupts others to talk about himself.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An abnormally egotistical person: A person who has an obsessive, excessive, and pathological preoccupation with themselves, their own needs, and their own importance. This goes beyond normal self-confidence or self-interest.
Usage

The word "egomaniac" is a strong, critical term used to describe someone whose self-centeredness is extreme and often disruptive. It is typically used in informal or critical contexts, not as a clinical diagnosis. - It functions as a countable noun. - It often carries a negative connotation, implying arrogance, selfishness, and a lack of regard for others.

Examples
  • Noun:
    • The CEO was such an egomaniac that he demanded his portrait be hung in every office.
    • She broke up with him because his constant need for admiration revealed he was a complete egomaniac.
    • The film portrays the dictator as a paranoid egomaniac.
Advanced Usage
  • "Suffer from egomania": This phrase frames the condition as a pathological state.
    • Some critics argue that many powerful politicians suffer from a form of egomania.
  • Used attributively (as a noun modifier):
    • His egomaniac tendencies made collaboration impossible.
    • The company failed due to the founder's egomaniac vision.
Variants and Related Words
  • Egomania (n): The condition or state of being an egomaniac; obsessive self-centeredness.
    • His egomania blinded him to the concerns of his team.
  • Egotist (n): A person who is excessively conceited or self-absorbed. (Less extreme than "egomaniac").
  • Narcissist (n): A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves. (This term has specific meanings in psychology).
Synonyms
  • Megalomaniac: A person who has a obsessive desire for power and believes in their own greatness on a grand scale. (Often overlaps with "egomaniac").
  • Narcissist: (See above).
  • Self-obsessed person: A more general descriptive term.
Related Phrases
  • Blind egomania: Emphasizes the complete lack of self-awareness.
    • He pursued the project with a blind egomania, ignoring all financial warnings.
  • Egomaniacal delusions: Refers to false beliefs stemming from extreme self-importance.
    • The leader's egomaniacal delusions of grandeur led the nation to ruin.
egomaniac

An egomaniac constantly interrupts others to talk about himself.

Noun
  1. an abnormally egotistical person