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egotistical

  • a variation of egotistic.
    egotistic
    adjective
    pertaining to or characterized by egotism.

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The Proverb about “pride before a fall” is a warning to egotistical rulers.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

What to know: Ferrell, a master of playing obnoxious, egotistical men who are somehow still lovable, does that once again in this comedy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 24, 2026

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

From MarketWatch Jan. 6, 2026

Ex-Three Lions captain Steven Gerrard made headlines this week when he said their lack of success was down to key players being "egotistical losers".

From BBC Oct. 10, 2025

Some of the players were obnoxious and egotistical, but Roqui didn’t really mind as long as it was a football player she got and not one of the student trainers.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger