Meaning
ego, self-esteem
- a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance
- the conscious mind in psychology
In a sentence
Ha un ego smisurato e non ammette mai i propri errori.
He has an enormous ego and never admits his mistakes.
Quella critica negativa sul lavoro ha ferito profondamente il suo ego.
That negative criticism at work deeply hurt his ego.
Dovresti mettere da parte l'ego e collaborare con i tuoi colleghi.
You should put your ego aside and cooperate with your colleagues.
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ego | masculine · singular |
| ego | masculine · plural |
| ego | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Invariable masculine noun borrowed from Latin: 'l'ego', plural 'gli ego'.
- Colloquially carries a negative nuance referring to excessive pride or vanity.