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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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2024
Both reject a system that appears to be very selfish, even egocentric, and that has set aside the people’s aspirations.
—Foreign Affairs, 17 Oct. 2016
Later on, the Moon will struggle against the egocentric Sun, which can lead to insecurity, inner conflict, and confusion regarding different choices.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2024
The Best Behind-the-Scenes Photos of the Grey's Anatomy Cast
Lucas Is Moving On
Simone Griffin (Alexis Floyd) was still reeling from Lucas Adams (Niko Terho) telling her that he was done due to egocentric choices during last week’s episode.
—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
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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 Apr. 2024
Both reject a system that appears to be very selfish, even egocentric, and that has set aside the people’s aspirations.
—Foreign Affairs, 17 Oct. 2016
Later on, the Moon will struggle against the egocentric Sun, which can lead to insecurity, inner conflict, and confusion regarding different choices.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2024
The Best Behind-the-Scenes Photos of the Grey's Anatomy Cast
Lucas Is Moving On
Simone Griffin (Alexis Floyd) was still reeling from Lucas Adams (Niko Terho) telling her that he was done due to egocentric choices during last week’s episode.
—Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Egocentric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/egocentric. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.
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