Egoistic
(adjective)
- Relating to or having an excessive interest in oneself.
- Concerned with one's own interests or welfare to the exclusion of those of others.
Origin:
From the latin word "ego" meaning "i" + "istic" meaning "pertaining to".
Examples:
- He was egoistic and always put his own needs above those of others.
- She was known for her egoistic behavior and always put herself first.
- His egoistic tendencies led to him being disliked by his coworkers.
- An egoistic person only cares about himself and his own interests.
- The egoistic leader made decisions that only benefited himself and his inner circle.