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egocentric adjective [ ˌɛɡə(ʊ)ˈsɛntrɪk ]

• thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others; self-centred.
• "egocentric loners with an overinflated sense of self-worth"
Similar: self-centred, egomaniacal, self-interested, egotistic, egoistic, selfish, self-seeking, self-regarding, self-absorbed, self-obsessed, self-loving, narcissistic, vain, conceited, proud, self-important,
Opposite: altruistic,

egocentric noun

• an egocentric person.
Origin: early 20th century: from ego, on the pattern of words such as geocentric .


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