1. (noun)egoism (ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare in the basis of morality Synonyms: self-concern, self-interest, egocentrism, self-centeredness Antonyms: selflessness, altruism
2. (noun)egoism, egocentrism, self-interest, self-concern, self-centeredness concern for your own interests and welfare Synonyms: self-concern, self-seeking, self-interest, expedience, egoism, self-centeredness, opportunism, egocentrism Antonyms: altruism, selflessness
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'egoism'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. egoism Egoism is giving the "I" undue supremacy in thought; egotism is giving the "I" undue prominence in speech. Egotism is sometimes used in the sense of egoism, or supreme regard for oneself. Se Synonyms: egotism, conceit, self-assertion, self-confidence, self-esteem, egoism, self-conceit, self-consciousness, vanity Antonyms: bashfulness, humility, self-forgetfulness, unobtrusiveness, deference, modesty, shyness, unostentatiousness, diffidence, self-distrust