egolessness
|e-go-less-ness|
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/ˈiːɡoʊləsnəs/
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/ˈiːɡəʊləsnəs/
without ego; absence of self-centeredness
Etymology
'egolessness' originates from Modern English, formed by the adjective 'egoless' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ness'; 'egoless' itself combines 'ego' (from Latin 'ego') and the suffix '-less' (Old English/Proto-Germanic origin) where 'ego' meant 'I' and '-less' meant 'without'.
'egolessness' developed from the adjective 'egoless' (Modern English), which was created by combining Latin 'ego' with the Germanic suffix '-less'; the addition of '-ness' produced the abstract noun 'egolessness'.
Originally the elements meant literally 'I' (ego) and 'without' (-less); over time the compound evolved from a literal 'without ego' to denote the psychological or spiritual condition of lacking self-centeredness or a fixed self.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of having no ego; absence of self-centeredness or personal pride.
Her egolessness made it easy for the team to discuss mistakes and improve.
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Noun 2
in spiritual or philosophical contexts, the recognition or experience of 'non-self' (absence of a fixed, independent self).
Many meditation traditions emphasize egolessness as a step toward deeper insight.
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Last updated: 2025/08/23 01:34