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Plural
egoisms
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the practice of placing one's own needs and desires above those of others
- Her egoism led her to take credit for others' work.
- Their relationship suffered because of his persistent egoism.
- The manager’s egoism caused friction among the staff.
- The politician's egoism was clear in his disregard for the needs of his constituents.
- The novel's antagonist was driven by sheer egoism, manipulating others for personal benefit.
Antonyms:
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(ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare in the basis of morality