EGOTIST Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

egotist

noun

as in egoist

a person who is overly concerned with his or her own desires, needs, or interests she's an egotist who bores her coworkers with endless ruminations about herself and her problems

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Recent Examples of egotist Fittingly, the song’s thumping beat is heard twice, real loud, in Rosebush Pruning, Karim Aїnouz’s high-gloss, pitch-dark satire about an American family described by one of its scions as mediocre, vapid egotists, who will never have to work thanks to a large inheritance. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026

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Noun

The former vice-president’s characterizations of peers such as Pete Buttigieg (talented but too gay for the America to accept as her running mate), and Josh Shapiro (an egoist) are not particularly juicy, but have already caused bad blood.

— Book Marks September 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
His characters come off as feisty egoists who enjoy sparring and comparing the size of their ambitions.

— Justin Davidson, Vulture, 13 May 2025

Definition of egoist

Noun

For making terrible arguments, for being such an egomaniac, and for allowing the opportunity for more people to experience my sisters.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026
Chalk up gridlock, crowded trains and prohibited watch parties at MSG to the self-serving egomaniac who literally demands to be the center of attention!

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026

Definition of egomaniac

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Anybody who cared to think critically could foresee all those kitchen table issues would become far worse under the administration of an insecure narcissist.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Jennifer Lopez has apparently known some narcissists in her life.

— Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026

Definition of narcissist

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Cayman’s restaurant culture is shaped by the more than 130 different nationalities found on the islands, from traditional jerk chicken joints to fine dining establishments.

— Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026
The desire to make fresh New York rap that isn’t indebted to drill, or chasing broader Gen-Z hip-hop trends such as jerk and rage rap, sometimes leads to experiments that don’t land anywhere.

— Lei Takanashi, Pitchfork, 27 July 2026

Definition of jerk

Noun

One morning during my stay, there were even clowns buzzing about—a thrill to receive a balloon poodle alongside my morning flat white.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
This take on the mad clown of Gotham is less Jack Nicholson and George Romero, choosing a more stoic approach inspired by Conrad Veidt silent films and German expressionism.

— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 23 July 2026

Definition of clown

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