Egotism means being excessively self-centered and selfish, focusing mainly on oneself and one's achievements without considering others. It is characterized by an inflated sense of importance and a lack of empathy for others. Full definition
Moreover, as feminist theologians point out, the disparagement of egotism in male - controlled Christian theology, and in Western philosophy as well, can itself be problematic. (religion-online.org)
The supersensitiveness that continually is being hurt and, once hurt, irascibly cherishes a grudge; the bare nerve of self that waits only to be touched to writhe and, writhing, tingles with rancor toward the annoyer; the evil eye that watches with morbid fascination for slight and insult and, once insulted, finds happiness only in thoughts of getting even — all this is sheer egotism in its barest and most repulsive form. (religion-online.org)
First, according to the notion of implicit egotism (Pelham, Carvallo, & Jones, 2005), people tend to overestimate the desirability of their idiosyncratic features, such as their name, birthdate, possessions, and initials (Nuttin, 1985), especially when their self - esteem is high (for a review, see Bosson, Swann, & Pennebaker, 2000). (interpersona.psychopen.eu)