🧠ego

noun
/ˈiːɡoʊ/

Meaning

A person's sense of self-importance or self-esteem.
a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance

Example Sentences

His fragile ego was hurt by the criticism.

His big ego prevented him from accepting criticism from others.

Example Expressions

inflate someone's ego

Synonyms

self, pride, self-esteem, self-importance, vanity, arrogance
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self, pride, self-esteem, self-importance
Entry 2
pride, self-esteem, vanity, arrogance

Antonyms

humility, modesty, selflessness, meekness
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humility, modesty, selflessness
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humility, modesty, meekness, selflessness

Collocations

big ego, fragile ego, boost ego, hurt ego, bruised ego, ego boost
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big ego, fragile ego, boost ego, hurt ego
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big ego, bruised ego, ego boost

More Example Sentences

They continued to negotiate confidently.

We attempted to negotiate one more time.

They attempted to negotiate a lower price.

They attempted to negotiate a better deal.

We were composed enough to negotiate calmly.

She managed to negotiate better than before.

We were confident enough to negotiate the price.

She deals with negotiating prices professionally.

They plan to negotiate carefully with the supplier.

They continued to negotiate, and they agreed eventually.

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A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence.

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