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 egotism egotism /ˈiːgəˌtɪzəm/

noun

  1. () An exaggerated opinion of your own importance  ( self-importance , swelled head [Informal, N. American] , egotism )
    an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
  2. An inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others  ( egotism , self-importance , ego )
    an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
      His huge ego prevented him from admitting his mistakes.
    His huge ego prevented him from admitting his mistakes.