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self-centeredness n.
self-importance n.

NOUN

self-centeredness

Synonyms

WEAK

arrogance assurance boastfulness boasting bragging conceit conceitedness egocentricity egomania gasconade haughtiness insolence megalomania narcissism ostentation overconfidence preoccupation with self presumption pride self-absorption self-admiration self-confidence self-importance self-interest self-love self-possession self-regard self-worship selfishness superiority swellheadedness vainglory vanity vaunting

Antonyms

WEAK

altruism humility selflessness

NOUN

self-importance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrogance narcissism self-absorption selfishness

STRONG

boastfulness bragging conceit egoism immodesty pride self-aggrandizement self-centeredness self-praise vainglory vanity

WEAK

self-admiration vainness

Antonyms

STRONG

humility modesty shyness timidity

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egotisms

He warned against "egotisms" from prominent bench-warmers like Arjen Robben and Mario Gómez.

From The Guardian ● Jan. 28, 2013

But their inner selves pressed so hard toward each other that finally they were driven to certain egotisms as a relief.

From The Conqueror by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

Her little restless egotisms of mind and manner had chilled him unawares.

From Sir George Tressady — Volume I by Mrs. Humphry Ward

Instinctively the saint in him knew from the mere look of her that she had been feeding herself on egotisms and falsehoods, and his heart hardened.

From Marriage à la mode by Mrs. Humphry Ward

Friends could now get together, conversation could range over personalities, egotisms have their day, and bygones be disinterred without need of an explanation.

From Barrington Volume I (of II) by Charles James Lever

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