self-centered

self–cen·tered

adj \-ˈsen-tərd\

Definition of SELF-CENTERED

1

: independent of outside force or influence : self-sufficient

2

: concerned solely with one's own desires, needs, or interests

— self–cen·tered·ly adverb

— self–cen·tered·ness noun

First Known Use of SELF-CENTERED

circa 1764

Related to SELF-CENTERED

Synonyms: egoistic (also egoistical), egomaniacal, egotistic (or egotistical), narcissistic, self-absorbed, self-centered, self-concerned, self-infatuated, self-interested, self-involved, selfish, self-loving, self-obsessed, self-oriented, self-preoccupied, self-regarding, self-seeking, self-serving, solipsistic

Antonyms: self-forgetful, self-forgetting, selfless, unselfish

Related Words: inner-directed; complacent, conceited, overweening, pompous, prideful, proud, self-complacent, self-conceited, self-contented, self-directed, self-glorifying, self-important, self-indulgent, self-opinionated, self-pleased, self-satisfied, smug, vain, vainglorious

Near Antonyms: altruistic, beneficent, benevolent, charitable, generous, greathearted, humanitarian, magnanimous, philanthropic (also philanthropical), self-denying, self-giving, self-sacrificing; other-directed; diffident, self-doubting; self-flagellating; self-questioning, self-reflective

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