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adjective.
characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance
adjective.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
Word Usage
"If people of such outstanding talent and accomplishment can't avoid a couple of dumb fucks throwing verbal hand grenades in their direction, how egotistic is it for you to think that you will live your life in a steady stream of uninterrupted adulation?"