egotists

plural of egotist
as in egoists
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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Noun
  • Narcissistic kindness can take many forms, and some narcissists may be more skilled at concealing their real motives than others.
    Charles Trepany, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
  • There are vulnerable narcissists who tend to be socially withdrawn, have low self-esteem, and are prone to negative emotions.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • More than a decade later, the series continues to reimagine American histories and channel primal fears — from clowns and cults, to witches and ghosts — with each installment cloaked in social commentary and camp.
    James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
  • But that won't ease the fears of anyone who categorizes clowns as monsters.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The sequel sees Odenkirk’s Hutch Mansell attempt to take a family vacation, only to cross paths with violent jerks played by Colin Hanks and Sharon Stone.
    Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
  • The mechanism feels smooth and sturdy—no awkward jerks or wobbles.
    Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Egotists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/egotists. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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