as in selfish
overly concerned with one's own desires, needs, or interests
the cult attracts egocentric people who are preoccupied with reaching their potential as individuals
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as in egotist
a person who is overly concerned with his or her own desires, needs, or interests
he's such an egocentric that he painstakingly records every detail of his unremarkable life
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Recent Examples of egocentric
Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Getting major names like Scorsese to act as the most egocentric, exaggerated versions of themselves was no easy task.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
With some of the smartest writing on television, Community told the story of a group of students at Greendale, led by the egocentric Jeff Winger (Joel McHale).
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
Related article How being a ‘gray rock’ can protect you against narcissists
Now, a new study has found grandiose narcissists are not only more likely to feel ostracized but are also genuinely excluded more often than those with less egocentric personalities.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Strategies arising from egocentric thinking will only perpetuate the turmoil.
—Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Getting major names like Scorsese to act as the most egocentric, exaggerated versions of themselves was no easy task.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
With some of the smartest writing on television, Community told the story of a group of students at Greendale, led by the egocentric Jeff Winger (Joel McHale).
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
Related article How being a ‘gray rock’ can protect you against narcissists
Now, a new study has found grandiose narcissists are not only more likely to feel ostracized but are also genuinely excluded more often than those with less egocentric personalities.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for egocentric
Adjective
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In this story, the father’s behavior is exemplary and mothers (more than one) are selfish with bad habits who don’t act to their children’s benefit.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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The removal of living beings from their natural environment, along with the massive scale of human intervention, can be just as pernicious as the instinctive and selfish destruction that is often overlooked.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Such an obvious way to exhibit his egotistical personality.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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Responding to questions from defense lawyer Teny Geragos, Jane agreed that Combs became more apologetic and attentive, less egotistical and cold.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
13 June 2025
Noun
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His characters come off as feisty egoists who enjoy sparring and comparing the size of their ambitions.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
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The adage about egoists who want to be the bride at every wedding proved literally true.—
Danny Heitman,
Christian Science Monitor,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Build your network inside and outside your organization, as these buffers counter the isolation narcissists create. 5.—
Jason Walker PsyD,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Baby Billy is a narcissist, but Baby Billy was also left behind.—
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
Noun
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No, the worst Christopher Reeve Superman film is not the embarrassing Cannon Films installment but rather the one featuring a world-class comedian, a woman turning into a computer, and a terrific junkyard battle between Clark Kent and his belligerent jerk doppelganger.—
Rory Doherty,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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Midtown Global Market’s Irie Jamaican serves oxtail (jerk or barbecue) with festival (a sweet, fried bread); sweet plantains; coconut shrimp skewers; and a ginger and hibiscus drink.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Visitors can take part in the action at the on-site museum where 700 pieces of clown memorabilia are displayed in every nook and cranny, some even suspended from the ceiling.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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Pepe the Frog became political, then hate symbol, during 2016 election The frog doodle in clown accessories that flashes in the video is known as Pepe the Frog, and its appearance in Trump's social media posts has sparked interest before.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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“Egocentric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/egocentric. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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