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Egoistic

Description

Egoistic is an adjective that describes someone who is excessively self-centered and prioritizes their own needs and desires over the needs and desires of others. It refers to a person who is primarily concerned with their own interest and lacks consideration for the well-being of others.

Senses and Usages

1. Popular Sense

In its popular sense, egoistic refers to someone who displays a selfish and self-centered attitude in their interactions with others.

Sample Sentence: John is known for his egoistic behavior as he always puts his own interests before anyone else's.

2. Local Sense

In a local sense, egoistic can refer to a person or behavior that is typical or specific to a particular region or group.

Sample Sentence: The local residents have an egoistic attachment to their dialect, which they proudly speak amongst themselves.

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