1. people who are excessively conceited or self-absorbed; individuals who have an inflated sense of self-importance
Usage: plural of egotist

Examples

• The meeting was dominated by egotists who only talked about their own achievements.
• She couldn’t stand working with egotists who never listened to others’ ideas.
• The team struggled because it was full of egotists who refused to collaborate.
• Many successful artists are perceived as egotists, though some are genuinely humble.
• The professor warned students not to become egotists just because they excelled academically.
• Egotists often alienate their colleagues with their constant self-promotion.