English · Word Candidate

ego

/ˈiɡo/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: egos · egoing · egoed

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The self, especially with a sense of self-importance.

Noun

Examples

When every thought absorbs your attention completely, when you are so identified with the voice in your head and the emotions that accompany it that you lose yourself in every thought and every emotion, then you are totally identified with form and therefore in the grip of ego. Ego is a conglomerati

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The most central part of the mind, which mediates with one's surroundings.

Noun

Examples

In the well adjusted person the ego is the executive of the personality and is governed by the reality principle.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To damage someone's ego.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “ego” mean?

The self, especially with a sense of self-importance.

Is “ego” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.