egotistical

• Beschreibt eine Person, die übermäßig auf sich selbst bezogen, selbstgefällig oder von der eigenen Wichtigkeit überzeugt ist.

Describes a person who is excessively self-centered, conceited, or focused on their own importance.

1. Excessive self-importanceB2formal

   Having an inflated sense of one's own importance or abilities, often showing a lack of regard for others.

   Egozentrisch

   • His egotistical attitude made him difficult to work with.
   • She gave an egotistical speech, focusing only on her own achievements.
   • The manager's egotistical behavior alienated the entire team.

   Synonymearrogantboastfulconceitedegocentrichaughtynarcissisticpompousself-centeredself-importantvain

   Antonymehumblemodestselflessunassuming

2. False prideB2formal

   Displaying an exaggerated sense of self-worth that is not based on reality, often as a defense mechanism.

   Falscher Stolz

   • His egotistical claims about his skills were quickly disproven.
   • She adopted an egotistical persona to hide her insecurities.
   • The politician's egotistical promises were met with skepticism.

   Synonymearrogantconceitednarcissisticpompousself-importantvain

   Antonymehumblemodestself-effacingunpretentious