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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for egotist
  1. egoist
  2. egomaniac
  3. narcissist
  4. jerk
  5. clown
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
  • The adage about egoists who want to be the bride at every wedding proved literally true.
    — Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 9 May 2025
Definition of egoist
Noun
  • 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
  • But the role hits a little close to home for Noir, who’s dealing with an egomaniac of his own at work.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of egomaniac
Noun
  • Jennifer Lopez has apparently known some narcissists in her life.
    — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
  • While cobbling together a modest portfolio, Kristian cuts off all contact with his family after overhearing his father call him a narcissist, frequently forgets to wash, boils a dead cat, and sees everyone but himself as the problem.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 4 June 2026
Definition of narcissist
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  • For instance, there are glazed pork belly chunks served on crispy tostones, tuna tataki with a jerk-spice rub, and a bright, citrusy conch salad.
    — Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2026
  • Learn how to cook lionfish ceviche, jerk chicken, and more with a group of like-minded people from all over the world, concluding with an alfresco feast—a true one-of-a-kind connection between strangers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026
Definition of jerk
Noun
  • The group demonstrated near the Washington Monument and was met by a few counter protestors, one of which played clown music throughout the majority of the demonstration.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • But many did not, as the 1981 episodes tell the grim tale of a young girl named Sylvia (Barash), who is raped by a stranger wearing a horrifying clown mask.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
Definition of clown

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