"Egophonic" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Egophonic refers to the tendency to misperceive or misinterpret one's own speech sounds, often hearing them as clearer or more correct than they actually are. This can occur in individuals with normal hearing, and it is a common phenomenon in language acquisition, particularly in children learning to speak. Egophonic hearing is often associated with the development of language skills, such as articulation, pronunciation, and phonological awareness.
Having or showing an excessive concern for one's own needs, desires, and interests, often at the expense of others.
People who prioritize their own needs, desires, and interests above those of others, often neglecting or ignoring the needs and feelings of others. (noun)
Egomania refers to an excessive love of oneself, often accompanied by a sense of superiority and an inflated sense of importance. It involves an intense focus on one's own interests, needs, and desires, and a tendency to disregard the feelings and needs of others.
Egomaniacs are individuals who have an excessively high opinion of themselves, often to the point of being arrogant, conceited, or self-absorbed. They may constantly seek to draw attention to themselves, dominate conversations, and belittle others in order to make themselves appear more important or superior. Egomaniacs often struggle with humility and may have difficulty taking constructive criticism or feedback, as they are more concerned with maintaining their own inflated sense of self-importance.
Egophony is a medical term that refers to a condition in which a person's own voice sounds distorted or altered to them, often described as sounding abnormal, foreign, or even another person's voice. This phenomenon is often experienced by people with conditions such as hearing loss, ear infections, or certain types of brain damage, and is characterized by an unusual, distorted, or "foreign" quality to one's own voice when speaking.
Egot refers to an excessive love or admiration for oneself; self-importance or conceit. It can also describe someone's behavior or attitude that is motivated by a desire to appear special or superior to others.
Egotheism refers to a philosophical or religious view that emphasizes the importance of the individual's own ego or self, often to the point of narcissism or self-worship. It is characterized by a focus on one's own desires, needs, and values above those of others, and can lead to a sense of superiority and separation from others.
To egotise means to talk or behave in a way that shows an excessive or annoying concern with one's own importance, skills, or achievements. It is a verb that describes the act of prioritizing one's own ego over others, often to the point of being obnoxious or self-centered.