EGOISTICAL

egoistic, egoistical, egocentric, self-centered, self-centred

(adjective) limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

egoistical (comparative more egoistical, superlative most egoistical)

Caring about oneself and the gratification of one's own desires rather than others.

(nonstandard) Egotistical.

Antonyms

• altruistic

Source: Wiktionary


E`go*is"tic, E`go*is"tic*al, a.

Definition: Pertaining to egoism; imbued with egoism or excessive thoughts of self; self-loving. Ill-natured feeling, or egoistic pleasure in making men miserable. G. Eliot.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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