ego

Definition

  • noun: the opinion that you have about yourself
  • noun: the self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
  • synonyms: egotism, self-esteem

Examples

  • He's on a self-indulgent 'ego trip' with his latest movie, which he wrote, directed, and starred in himself.

  • Winning was good for our 'egos'. = Winning boosted our 'egos'. [=winning made us proud of ourselves]

  • a bruised 'ego' [=a feeling that you are not as important as you thought you were]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You're a voice in mine! - Why can't I get rid of you? - You need me. No. I don't. I really don't any more. You created me. I didn't create some loser alter ego to make me feel better. - Take some responsibility. - I do. I am responsible for all of it and I accept that. So, please, I'm begging you, (..)
    1999 Fight Club