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Ego

noun
/ˈiː.ɡoʊ/

Meaning

a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance
A person's sense of self-importance or self-esteem.

Example Sentences

His big ego prevented him from accepting criticism from others.

His fragile ego was hurt by the criticism.

Example Expressions

inflate someone's ego

Synonyms

pride, self-esteem, vanity, arrogance, self, self-importance
Entry 1
pride, self-esteem, vanity, arrogance
Entry 2
self, pride, self-esteem, self-importance

Antonyms

humility, modesty, meekness, selflessness
Entry 1
humility, modesty, meekness, selflessness
Entry 2
humility, modesty, selflessness

Collocations

big ego, bruised ego, ego boost, fragile ego, boost ego, hurt ego
Entry 1
big ego, bruised ego, ego boost
Entry 2
big ego, fragile ego, boost ego, hurt ego

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