-ism

Usage

• hedonism

  Hedonism is the belief that pleasure is important, so much so that life should be spent doing only things that one enjoys.

• narcissism

  Narcissism is the habit of always thinking about yourself and constantly admiring your own appearance or qualities.

• nihilism

  Nihilism is the belief that nothing in life has any importance or value, including all social institutions, and that existence is senseless or useless.

• jingoism

  Jingoism is excessive nationalism, including the strong belief that your country is better than other countries.

• solipsism

  Solipsism is the contention that only the self exists and nothing else; this self-centered worldview can lead to extreme self-absorption and preoccupation with one's own feelings, needs, and desires.