egotism

/ˈiɡəˌtɪzəm/

Other forms: egotisms

If you think that there's nothing better than being you, then you're full of egotism, a word for an inflated sense of self-importance.

Most people believe it's good to have positive feelings about yourself and healthy self-esteem. But some people feel a little too good about themselves, and that's called egotism. People suffering from egotism think the world revolves around them. They're arrogant, cocky, overconfident, selfish, and generally think they're better than other people. And having an ego of that size is generally not a good thing.

Definitions of egotism

1. noun

   an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
   synonyms: self-importance, swelled head

   types:

   superiority complex

   an exaggerated estimate of your own value and importance

   type of:

   conceit, conceitedness, vanity

   the trait of being unduly vain and conceited; false pride
2. noun

   an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
   synonyms: ego, self-importance

   type of:

   pride, pridefulness

   a feeling of self-respect and personal worth