egoless
|e-go-less|
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/ˈiː.ɡoʊ.ləs/
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/ˈiː.ɡəʊ.ləs/
without ego
Etymology
'egoless' originates from English, specifically formed from the Latin word 'ego' (meaning 'I') combined with the Old English-derived suffix '-less' (from 'lēas'), where 'ego' meant 'I' and 'lēas' meant 'without' or 'free from'.
'ego' comes from Latin 'ego' and entered English usage via scholarly and psychological Latin usage; the suffix '-less' derives from Old English 'lēas'. These elements were combined in Modern English to coin the compound 'egoless', particularly in 19th–20th century spiritual and psychological discourse.
Initially, it meant 'literally without an ego' in philosophical or psychological senses, but over time it has broadened to mean 'not self-centered' or 'humble' in more general usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having no ego; not concerned with oneself or one's own importance; humble or self-effacing.
She took an egoless approach to leadership, always crediting her team.
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Adjective 2
in spiritual or psychological contexts: free from the constraints or illusions of the ego; centered in awareness rather than self-identity.
He described the meditation retreat as a path to an egoless state.
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Last updated: 2025/10/04 02:04