ego (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈiːɡəʊ/
Definition
A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance.
Examples
He has a huge ego and can't stand criticism.
She has a fragile ego, easily bruised by negative comments.
The celebrity's ego was inflated by the constant praise.
How to Use ego
- ego trip (noun phrase)
- An activity or a course of action motivated by a desire to increase one's own sense of self-importance. — "He went on an ego trip, booking the most expensive hotel for himself."
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