The Opposite(Antonym) of “nonegoistic”
The antonyms of nonegoistic are egoistic, self-centered, and selfish. These antonyms describe a person's behavior or attitude towards others. Egoistic, self-centered, and selfish imply a lack of concern for others and a focus on one's own interests.
Definitions and Examples of egoistic, self-centered, selfish
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Concerned with one's own interests and well-being, often at the expense of others.
Example
His egoistic behavior made it hard for him to maintain friendships.
self-centered
Excessively focused on oneself and one's own needs; lacking consideration for others.
Example
Her self-centered attitude made it difficult for her to work in a team.
Lacking consideration for others; concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure.
Example
His selfish behavior caused him to lose many friends.
Key Differences: egoistic vs self-centered vs selfish
- 1Egoistic implies a focus on one's own interests at the expense of others.
- 2Self-centered implies excessive focus on oneself and one's own needs.
- 3Selfish implies a lack of consideration for others and a focus on one's own personal profit or pleasure.
Effective Usage of egoistic, self-centered, selfish
- 1Social Interactions: Use these antonyms to describe people's attitudes and behaviors towards others.
- 2Personal Development: Incorporate these antonyms in self-reflection to identify areas of improvement.
- 3Professional Settings: Utilize these antonyms to describe colleagues' behavior and attitudes in the workplace.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Egoistic implies a focus on one's own interests, self-centered implies excessive focus on oneself, and selfish implies a lack of consideration for others. Use these words to describe people's attitudes and behaviors towards others, in self-reflection, and in professional settings to describe colleagues' behavior and attitudes.
