egoist
intermediateB2/ˈiːɡəʊɪst/ · e-go-ist
A person who is excessively self-centered and concerned with their own interests.
Meanings
A person who is excessively self-centered and concerned with their own interests.
ایک ایسا شخص جو اپنے مفادات میں حد سے زیادہ خود غرض ہو.
خودپسند
khudpasand
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- egotistical behavior
- egoistic motives
- selfish egoist
Example Sentences
An egoist often puts their needs above those of others.
ایک خودپسند شخص اکثر اپنی ضروریات کو دوسروں کی ضروریات سے اوپر رکھتا ہے.
Aik khudpasand shakhs aksar apni zarooriyat ko doosron ki zarooriyat se ooper rakhta hai.
His egoist tendencies made it hard for him to maintain friendships.
اس کی خودپسندانہ عادتوں نے دوستیاں قائم رکھنا مشکل بنا دیا.
Us ki khudpasandana aadaton ne dostiyaan qaim rakhna mushkil bana diya.
Being an egoist can lead to isolation from the community.
خودپسند ہونے کی وجہ سے معاشرے سے تنہائی کا سامنا کرنا پڑ سکتا ہے.
Khudpasand hone ki wajah se muashray se tanhai ka samna karna par sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'ego' at the core of egoist, indicating self-focus.
Picture a person looking in a mirror, only seeing themselves and ignoring others.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خودپسندوں کی دنیا میں رہوں میں کس طرح خود اپنی ذات کو مل کر نہ جھکوں میں کس طرح
Khudpasandon ki duniya mein rahoon mein kis tarah Khud apni zaat ko mil kar na jhukoon mein kis tarah
How can I stay in a world of egoists? How can I not bow down to my own self?
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اپنے ہاتھوں سے اپنے خواب بُننا
Apne haathon se apne khwab bunna
Weave your dreams with your own hands.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "egoista" — selfish person
First known use: 19th century
The term evolved from the Latin word 'ego', meaning 'I', and was used to denote someone who prioritizes their own interests.