What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
egoistical
Example
His egoistical behavior made it difficult for him to maintain friendships. [egoistical: adjective]
Example
She was so egoistical that she never considered how her actions affected others. [egoistical: adverb]
egotistic
Example
He was so egotistic that he couldn't stand to be wrong about anything. [egotistic: adjective]
Example
Her egotistic behavior made it hard for others to work with her. [egotistic: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Egotistic is more commonly used than egoistical in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between egoistical and egotistic?
Egoistical is more formal than egotistic and may be better suited for academic or professional writing.
