Associations to the word «Ego»

Wiktionary

EGO, noun. ​the self, especially with a sense of self-importance
EGO, noun. (psychology) (Freudian) the most central part of the mind, which mediates with one's surroundings
EGO SURFING, noun. Alternative spelling of egosurfing
EGO TRIP, noun. Self-aggrandizement; an act undertaken to increase one's own power and influence or to draw attention to one's own importance.

Dictionary definition

EGO, noun. An inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others.
EGO, noun. Your consciousness of your own identity.
EGO, noun. (psychoanalysis) the conscious mind.

Wise words

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