egoism

Meanings

Plural: egoisms

Noun

• (ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare in the basis of morality
• concern for your own interests and welfare
• The tendency to think selfishly with exclusive self-interest in mind.
• The belief that moral behavior should be directed toward one's self-interest only.
• Egotism (tendency to talk excessively about oneself).

Synonyms

egocentrism, self-centeredness, self-concern, self-interest, selfishness

Antonyms

altruism

Related Words

egoist, egoistic, egoistical, ethnocentrism, misanthropy, narcissism