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Egoist

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Translation of "egoist" into Russian

egoist
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈiːɡəʊɪst/
US
/ˈiɡoʊɪst/
egoists pl
He is such an egoist, always thinking about himself.
Он такой эгоист, всегда думает только о себе.

Definitions

egoist
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈiːɡəʊɪst/
US
/ˈiɡoʊɪst/
A person who is excessively conceited or self-centered.
The egoist in the group always made sure his opinions were heard above everyone else's.
An adherent of the ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality.
As an egoist, he believed that his own happiness was the most important goal in life.
egoist
Adjective
raiting
UK
/ˈiːɡəʊɪst/
US
/ˈiɡoʊɪst/
Self-centred; characteristic of an egoist.
Her egoist outlook made cooperation difficult.

Idioms and phrases

born egoist
Some people say he is a born egoist and will never change.
прирожденный эгоист
Некоторые говорят, что он прирожденный эгоист и никогда не изменится.
call (someone) an egoist
She called him an egoist after he refused to help.
назвать (кого-то) эгоистом
Она назвала его эгоистом, когда он отказался помочь.
incurable egoist
Despite many chances, he remains an incurable egoist.
неисправимый эгоист
Несмотря на множество шансов, он остается неисправимым эгоистом.
self-confessed egoist
He is a self-confessed egoist who always puts himself first.
признающийся эгоист
Он признающийся эгоист, который всегда ставит себя на первое место.
true egoist
Only a true egoist would ignore their friends in need.
настоящий эгоист
Только настоящий эгоист проигнорирует друзей, когда им нужна помощь.

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