Synonyms of egoism
16 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for egoism is self-obsession. Other synonyms of egoism are self-absorption, selfishness, self-centeredness, egocentricity and selfhood. The opposite of egoism is altruism.
Synonyms and similar words for egoism
nounThe tendency to think selfishly with exclusive self-interest in mind.
- egocentricityThe quality of being egocentric.
- selfishnessThe quality of being selfish, the condition of putting one's own interests before those of others.
- solipsismSelf-absorption, an unawareness of the views, needs or desires of others; self-centeredness; egoism.
- hoggeryHoggish character or manners; selfishness; greed; beastliness.
- interestednessSelfishness.
- me-firstismThe tendency to put oneself first; individualistic selfishness.
- porkishnessThe state or quality of being porkish.
- selfhoodThe quality of being self-centered or egocentric; selfishness.
- self-absorptionPreoccupation with oneself to the exclusion of everything else.
- self-centerednessThe state, quality, or condition of being self-centered; concern only for oneself.
- self-interestednessThe quality of being self-interested.
- self-obsessionPreoccupation with self; egocentrism; selfishness.
- self-servingnessThe state of someone or something being self-serving.
- egomism obsolete
- philauty obsoleteSelfishness, self-esteem, vanity.
- suicism obsoleteSelfishness; egoism.
Opposite of egoism
nounThe tendency to think selfishly with exclusive self-interest in mind.
- altruismRegard for others, both natural and moral without regard for oneself; devotion to the interests of others; brotherly...
Meaning of egoism
- noun The tendency to think selfishly with exclusive self-interest in mind.
- noun The belief that moral behavior should be directed toward one's self-interest only.
- noun Egotism (tendency to talk excessively about oneself).
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Questions about synonyms of egoism
- What is another word for egoism?
- Egoism has 16 synonyms on Word.ws, such as self-obsession, self-absorption, selfishness, self-centeredness, egocentricity, selfhood, hoggery and me-firstism.
- What is the opposite of egoism?
- The opposite of egoism is altruism.
- What does egoism mean?
- Egoism means the tendency to think selfishly with exclusive self-interest in mind.
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