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ego ideal
 

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Noun ego ideal has 1 sense
  1. ego ideal - (psychoanalysis) the part of the ego that contains an ideal of personal excellence toward which a person strives
    --1 is a kind of     ideal

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Ego Ideal

Noun

  1. A psychological concept referring to an imaginary image or standard of perfection that a person aspires to be.
  2. The idealized version of oneself that represents one's desires, values, and beliefs.

Sample Sentences:

  1. Her ego ideal pushed her to strive for success in every aspect of her life.
  2. His ego ideal was to become a compassionate and influential leader.
  3. Many individuals often compare themselves to their ego ideal, causing feelings of inadequacy.

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