To be egotistical is to have an inflated view of your self-importance — basically to think you're better than everyone else. You might express this egotism by constantly reminding your friends that you have a fantastic figure or a magnificent mind. Definitions of egotistical.
What are the characteristics of an egotistical person?
5 common egotistical personality traits, plus how to handle them:
- A near-constant tendency to be self-referential. ...
- An inability to commit to anything that doesn't serve their interests. ...
- An exaggerated view of their abilities. ...
- A lack of personal accountability. ...
- Difficulty empathizing.
How does an egoistic person behave?
The typical egoistic person, being high on confidence, assumes everyone else to be wrong. They think, do, believe, and say, only what they consider to be correct. Phrases like, “Why don't you ever check yourself?” are things they say on a regular basis.
