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egoist

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/ˈiːɡəʊɪst/ · e-go-ist

A person who is excessively self-centered and concerned with their own interests.

Meanings

nounformal

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

selfishnarcissistself-servingخودغرضنفس پرستخودپسند

Antonyms

altruisthumanitarianselflessخود نوازانسان دوستبے غرض

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.

Easily Confused With

egotist:An egoist focuses on self-interest while an egotist excessively boasts about themselves.

Word Family

egoism
nounخود پسندی
egoistic
adjectiveخودپسندانہ

See Also

💡 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.