bruise ego

Examples (10)

• He was lucky to escape with just a bruised ego when he fell off his bike.
• The harsh criticism from his boss really bruised his ego.
• Losing the final match was a tough experience that bruised the entire team's ego.
• Be careful with your words; you don't want to bruise his fragile ego.
• She tried not to let the rejection bruise her ego and focused on the next opportunity.
• After the public speaking failure, he was left with a severely bruised ego.
• It might bruise your ego a little, but asking for help is the smart thing to do.
• The unexpected demotion was a difficult pill to swallow and certainly bruised her ego.
• He's very sensitive, so even a small mistake can easily bruise his ego.
• Admitting he was wrong was the hardest part, as it was bound to bruise his massive ego.