Meaning & use
egoistic
Excessively focused on one's own interests, needs, or importance, often at others' expense.
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His egoistic behavior at meetings made it hard for other team members to contribute.
The novel's egoistic hero cares more about his own reputation than his family's wellbeing.
A note on using this word
Egoistic is close to 'egotistic,' but egoistic more often describes prioritizing one's own interests, while egotistic emphasizes excessive self-importance or boasting.
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