egotism vs self-serving

egotism

noun
  • A belief that one is superior to or more important than others. 

  • The result or product of being egoistic. 

  • Egoism (belief that behavior should be directed towards one's self-interest). 

  • A tendency to talk excessively about oneself. 

self-serving

adj
  • Showing interest only in oneself (pursuing self-interest to the exclusion of other goals). 

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