egocentric
having or regarding the self or the individual as the center of all things: an egocentric philosophy that ignores social causes.
having little or no regard for interests, beliefs, or attitudes other than one's own; self-centered: an egocentric person; egocentric demands upon the time and patience of others.
an egocentric person.
Origin of egocentric
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Other words from egocentric
- e·go·cen·tric·i·ty [ee-goh-sen-tris-i-tee, eg-oh-], /ˌi goʊ sɛnˈtrɪs ɪ ti, ˌɛg oʊ-/, noun
- e·go·cen·trism, noun
- non·e·go·cen·tric, adjective
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How to use egocentric in a sentence
Well, nothing except hard feelings from impertinent comments made by bewigged egocentrics with fiery tempers.
British Dictionary definitions for egocentric
/ (ˌiːɡəʊˈsɛntrɪk, ˌɛɡ-) /
regarding everything only in relation to oneself; self-centred; selfish
philosophy pertaining to a theory in which everything is considered in relation to the self: an egocentric universe
a self-centred person; egotist
Derived forms of egocentric
- egocentricity, noun
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Cultural definitions for egocentric
[ (ee-goh-sen-trik) ]
Preoccupied with one's own concerns.
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