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ego

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/ˈiːɡoʊ/ · e-go

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

Meanings

nounformal

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

ایک شخص کا خود اعتمادی یا خود اہمیت کا احساس۔

ایگو

ego

Synonyms

selfidentityself-importanceخودذاتنفس

Antonyms

humilityselflessnessmodestyعاجزیخود فراموشیادب

Common Collocations

  • inflated ego
  • ego boost
  • ego trip

Example Sentences

His inflated ego often leads to conflicts with others.

اس کا بڑھے ہوئے ایگو اکثر دوسروں کے ساتھ جھگڑوں کا باعث بنتا ہے۔

Us ka barhay huay ego aksar dosron ke saath jhagrón ka baais banta hai.

She has a strong sense of ego which drives her ambitions.

اس کا ایگو اس کی خواہشات کو بڑھاتا ہے۔

Us ka ego is ki khwahishat ko barhata hai.

In therapy, he learned to balance his ego with humility.

علاج میں، اس نے اپنے ایگو کو عاجزی کے ساتھ متوازن کرنا سیکھا۔

Ilaaj mein, us ne apne ego ko aajzi ke saath mutwazun karna seekha.

Easily Confused With

alter ego:Alter ego refers to a secondary or alternative personality, while ego refers to one's primary sense of self.

Word Family

egotistical
adjectiveایگوٹیسٹیکل
egoism
nounایگوزم
ego-centric
adjectiveایگو سینٹرک

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'ego' as the 'I' in yourself.

Visualize a mirror reflecting your image, symbolizing self-recognition.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خود ہی کو پہچانو میں اور کیا جانوں، زندگی کی سب سے بڑی حقیقت یہی ہے۔

Khud hi ko pahchano mein aur kya jaanon, Zindagi ki sab se badi haqeeqat yehi hai.

Recognize yourself, and what else shall I know, the greatest truth of life is this.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

خود پرستی کبھی نہیں بھلی ہوتی۔

Khud parasti kabhi nahi bhali hoti.

Self-obsession is never good.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "ego" — I or self

First known use: 20th century

The term has been used in philosophy and psychology to refer to the self or identity. It became popular in modern psychology through Freud's theories.