EGOCENTRICITY Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

egocentricity

noun

as in selfness

excessive interest in oneself his egocentricity is such that he simply cannot fathom that anyone would have an opposing view

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Recent Examples of egocentricity Luckily, the egocentricity of the business makes for very interesting pickings. — James Fallon, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025

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Noun

But Vicki’s insufferable attitude is nothing compared to Lisa’s selfishness by the end of the episode.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
Timidity dissolves into might, selfishness gives place to broad-reaching love, incompetence is replaced with obedience to God’s perfect direction.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of selfishness

Noun

Working with her friend and employer Sam (Sharlene Whyte), a boundary-free partnership that zags between deal points and Sam’s marital woes, Alex wrangles author egos and fends off competitors.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
The risk of rogue models cannot be held back by blasts of ego.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of ego

Noun

The imaginary audience belief arises from the larger concept of adolescent egocentrism.

— Sarah Vanbuskirk, Parents, 16 Sep. 2026
Young children frequently blame themselves due to egocentrism, while the transition to two homes presents logistical and emotional challenges.

— Patricia Fersch, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of egocentrism

Noun

Her words are not of gratitude but resentment, bile and narcissism.

— Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Numerous renowned and highly respected psychiatrists have provided evidence that the president does show signs of dementia, in conjunction with unmistakable traits consistent with malignant narcissism and antisocial personality disorder.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of narcissism

Noun

Kikuko sometimes mistook Shigejiro’s cheerfulness for egoism owing to the distortions produced by her illness.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
There was too much egoism politically for each country to be all together with a unique economy, language and president.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2026

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