egoist

Noun

Meaning

One given overmuch to egoism or thoughts of self.

A believer in egoism.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

egocentric egotist narcissist egomaniac swellhead misanthrope carper cynic hater wallflower vain selfish hermit introvert egotistical
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Antonyms

angel valentine humanitarian sociable stan altruist
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Hypernyms

disagreeable person selfish person unpleasant person

Hyponyms

braggart boaster bragger know-it-all blowhard popinjay

Related terms

egoism egoistical egotist

Phrases with the word

egoist anarchism

Anagrams

stogie

Examples

The more a man is successful in getting out (or coming out) from his own individuality, of his egoist self, and to control (or dominate) the instincts of his physical nature, the more his character, by rising above material contingencies, widen, become free and independent. African Spir

The precept to worship God 'in spirit and in truth' recommand to worship him as an inward and moral force, without physical attributes and with no relation to fears and egoist wishes. African Spir

The egoist ... destroys the universal importance accorded to moral law by showing that life independent of it is possible. Secondly, and even more intolerably to the pious, he manages to do so with shameless enjoyment. John Carroll

The egoist is fooled by no ideals: he discards them or uses them, as may suit his own interest. John Buchanan Robinson

Egoist is someone who cares more for himself than me. Julian Tuwim

[...] Because the Egoist is to himself the warder of the human, and has nothing to say to the state except: "Get out of my sunshine!" Max Stirner

Close letter words and terms

egoical egoically egoism egoist anarchism egoistic egoistic nature