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Discover LudwigThe phrase "bruised ego" is a correct and commonly used term in written English.
It refers to feelings of hurt or wounded pride. You can use it in various contexts, such as: 1. "His constant criticism left her with a bruised ego, and she began to doubt her abilities." 2. "After losing the election, the politician's bruised ego led him to withdraw from public life for a while." 3. "She didn't want to admit it, but her bruised ego was the real reason behind her sudden outburst." 4. "The team's defeat in the finals was a blow to their confidence and left them with bruised egos."
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Plus, you'd be forever staring upwards, adding a cricked neck to your bruised ego.
What Mr. Kim got instead was a lecture about how untrustworthy the North Korean leader, Kim Jong Il, was, and a deeply bruised ego.
What advice can we give you, you bruised ego single soul?
Three black eyes (both of us), serious butt finger, bruised ego, sprained ankle, swollen knee, and foot burns.
Cooper said she watched the video of Bland's arrest in it's entirety and thought the officer's actions were unnecessary, blaming his bruised ego.
His bruised ego aside, Mr. Affleck was impressed.
Last-minute negotiations had failed, with each Korea complaining of a bruised ego.
More is at stake with "Whatever, Martha!" than a bruised ego.
Power received a bloody nose and a bruised ego to go with his $6,500.
They'll probably feel embarrassed, and that cocktail of bruised ego and raging testosterone can often lead to unwarranted hostility.
Osi Umenyiora of the Giants also has an injury, a bruised ego; he's unhappy with his contract again.
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