Egomania
(noun)
An excessive or abnormal egotism, self-obsession, or self-importance.
Origin:
From the word "ego" meaning self, and "mania" meaning an obsession or excessive enthusiasm, it refers to an excessive or abnormal egotism, self-obsession, or self-importance.
Examples:
- His egomania made it difficult for him to work with others.
- The CEO's egomania was a major problem for the company.
- The politician's egomania caused him to make a series of poor decisions.
- The celebrity's egomania led to a series of public relations disasters.
- His egomania resulted in a toxic work environment.