n.;
n. a self-centered person with little regard for others.
adj. having an attitude which is almost exclusively concerned with one's own needs or desires.
n. the personality trait that causes one to attempt to get personal recognition for oneself (especially by unacceptable means).
a. Pertaining to egoism. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. égoïsme, fr. L. -ego I. See I, and cf. Egotism. ]
n. [ F. égoïste. See Egoism. ]
I, dullard egoist, taking no special recognition of such nobleness. Carlyle. [ 1913 Webster ]
Ill-natured feeling, or egoistic pleasure in making men miserable. G. Eliot. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In an egoistic manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Personality. [ R. ] Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]