Full Definition of EGO 1 : the self especially as contrasted with another self or the world 2 a : egotism 2 b : self-esteem 1 3 : the one of the three divisions of the psyche in psychoanalytic theory that serves as the organized conscious mediator between the person and reality especially by functioning both in the perception of and adaptation to reality — compare id, superego — ego·less adjective See ego defined for English-language learners » See ego defined for kids » Examples of EGO Origin of EGO New Latin, from Latin, I — more at i First Known Use: 1789 Related to EGO Synonyms pride, pridefulness, self-esteem, self-regard, self-respect Antonyms humbleness, humility, modesty Related Words aplomb, assurance, confidence, self-assurance, self-assuredness, self-confidence, self-pride, self-trust, self-worth; dignity, face, honor, prestige Near Antonyms discredit, disesteem, disgrace, dishonor, disrepute, humiliation, ignominy, infamy, obloquy, odium, opprobrium, shame; demureness, down-to-earthness, humbleness, humility, modesty; diffidence, meekness, shyness, timidity, timidness
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