ego

ego

noun \ˈē-(ˌ)gō also ˈe-\

plural egos

Definition of EGO

1

: the self especially as contrasted with another self or the world

2

a : egotism 2 b : self-esteem 1

3

: the one of the three divisions of the psyche in psychoanalytic theory that serves as the organized conscious mediator between the person and reality especially by functioning both in the perception of and adaptation to reality — compare id, superego

— ego·less adjective

Examples of EGO

1. <I have enough ego not to want to give up easily in any contest or competition.>
2. <a star athlete with a refreshing lack of ego>

Origin of EGO

New Latin, from Latin, I — more at i

First Known Use: 1789

Related to EGO

Synonyms: pride, pridefulness, self-esteem, self-regard, self-respect

Antonyms: humbleness, humility, modesty

Related Words: aplomb, assurance, confidence, self-assurance, self-assuredness, self-confidence, self-pride, self-trust, self-worth; dignity, face, honor, prestige

Near Antonyms: discredit, disesteem, disgrace, dishonor, disrepute, humiliation, ignominy, infamy, obloquy, odium, opprobrium, shame; demureness, down-to-earthness, humbleness, humility, modesty; diffidence, meekness, shyness, timidity, timidness

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