Example Sentences

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Don’t miss: ’He even bragged about his Mercedes-Benz:’ I rejected two egotistical advisers.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 6, 2026

Fitting, then, that in “Sentimental Value” she plays the quiet, levelheaded sister serving as the mediator between impulsive Nora and egotistical Gustav.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

Former England captain Steven Gerrard says he sometimes "hated" being on international duty and blames a lack of success with the Three Lions on key players being "egotistical losers".

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

But even as she was being undermined by an egotistical boss at every turn, the former vice president did something remarkable that shouldn’t be forgotten.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2025

It sounds egotistical, but it’s actually the only cure for those suffering from self-pity.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank