egocentrism

noun

ˌē-gō-ˈsen-ˌtri-zəm How to pronounce egocentrism (audio)
Definition of egocentrismnext
as in selfness
excessive interest in oneself her exquisite egocentrism informs her conception of reality: she thinks the world revolves around her

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Recent Examples of egocentrism 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 Such assumptions are based more on psychological phenomena like egocentrism. — Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025 Imagine that a person starts and ends all their consideration with what’s best for them — that’s egocentrism. — David Marchese, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2025 The common traits here are a lack of empathy and egocentrism. — Ana Reed, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023 But as the Allied drive slowed through late 1944, the egocentric Californian raged at Montgomery’s own egocentrism and Eisenhower’s willingness to indulge the British. — Jonathan W. Jordan, WSJ, 18 Nov. 2022 Rather than counteract that cavalier egocentrism by developing Gede and Lily in any detail, the movie replicates and reinforces it. — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for egocentrism
  1. selfishness
  2. vanity
  3. ego
  4. egocentricity
  5. narcissism
  6. egoism
  7. self-centeredness
  8. egotism
Noun
  • Sieler’s selfishness, in this sense his ability to get sacks himself, might be best for the team.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Defeating the dragon and reclaiming the treasure represents the restoration of order and the triumph of generosity over selfishness.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
Definition of selfishness
Noun
  • The bedroom is paired with a Blue Crystallo quartzite bathroom, where the vanity matches the walk-in shower and a gold soaking tub sits next to the floor-to-ceiling windows.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026
  • For a Minimal Footprint Specs AccordionItemContainerButton When every inch counts, designers often start by lifting the vanity off the floor.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of vanity
Noun
  • Unlike other music expert podcasts, this one is stripped of any mansplaining or ego — picture just a bunch of music lovers in a room, sitting by a fire and going deep on how young Bob Weir’s vocals sounded in 1970.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Under the black cape, trash can helmet and ample body armor straight out of a low-budget sci-fi film, Binface’s alter-ego is Jon Harvey, a middle-aged comedian who has spent much of the campaign trying to keep his cool during a sweltering summer.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of ego
Noun
  • Luckily, the egocentricity of the business makes for very interesting pickings.
    — James Fallon, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Definition of egocentricity
Noun
  • In Salzburg, sharing becomes essence, not the kind of narcissism that appears to be adopted by our upcoming LA28 cultural Olympiad, in which Angelenos are invited to submit entrees that show off our goods rather than a cultural exchange.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026
  • But there is certainly consistencies with the narcissism and being driven by power and control.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 30 July 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
Definition of egoism
Noun
  • There’s a fine line between self-care and self-centeredness.
    — Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 2 June 2026
  • This same self-centeredness compels his girlfriend (Olivia Thirlby) to move out of their modest apartment without warning.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
Definition of self-centeredness
Noun
  • Nolan foregrounds the nobility that guides the character (his guilt, his dedication to his men, his yearning for his family) and neglects his wily cunning and egotism.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 July 2026
  • But never mind these displays of egotism and tackiness that currently blemish landmarks throughout the nation’s capital, including the National Mall, traditional site of the annual July Fourth fireworks.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of egotism

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“Egocentrism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/egocentrism. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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