egocentric
pronunciation
How to pronounce egocentric in British English:
UK [ˌegəʊˈsentrɪk]
How to pronounce egocentric in American English:
US [ˌigoʊˈsentrɪk]
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- Noun:
- a self-centered person with little regard for others
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- Adjective:
- limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs
Word Origin
- egocentric (adj.)
- 1890, from ego + -centric. Related: Egocentricity; egocentrism.
Example
- 1. Avoid egocentric tendencies to demand too much personal attention .
- 2. It seemed egocentric of him not to give them anything .
- 3. The rational ego camp sought freedom from egocentric motives , natural impulses and conventional social domination .
- 4. It must maintain peace with the outside world to pursue harmony within . The egocentric and hard-line view remains a muffled voice in governance .
- 5. Rosalie is an egocentric person .