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
This trait is characterized by grandiosity, egocentrism, a constant need for admiration and a strong sense of entitlement.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
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
Noun
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While Lindsay and Josh spiral down the dark abscesses of their own selfishness, the chairwoman embarks on her own damage control.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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Mulligan, who similarly usually gives off a warm presence onscreen, is icy and sharp here, her Lindsay stuck up and miserable in the life she's made for herself but completely trapped by her own ego and selfishness.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The elevated bamboo design looks sleek in any space, whether used as a writing desk, makeup vanity, or side table, and has earned numerous five-star ratings for its sturdiness, quality, and ease of assembly.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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There’s space to spread out, too, with notably generous layouts and extra-large bathroom vanities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And since all seven of us have had a solo career, everyone’s individual ego is stronger now.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2026
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Mulligan, who similarly usually gives off a warm presence onscreen, is icy and sharp here, her Lindsay stuck up and miserable in the life she's made for herself but completely trapped by her own ego and selfishness.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Luckily, the egocentricity of the business makes for very interesting pickings.—
James Fallon,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This action demonstrates the president’s monumental cruelty, total lack of empathy and compassion, pathological narcissism, boundless vengefulness, abysmal ignorance and glaring immaturity.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Cher, our stand-in for Emma Woodhouse, is the it-girl at the center of it all, confident and unflappable in her place in the hierarchy—but with a hint of narcissism that gives her a preening over-confidence in her capabilities.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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McGuane also reminded me that Hemingway was, to put it politely, a complicated personality, a domineering figure prone to brawling, affairs, and cask-strength egoism.—
Tyler Austin Harper,
The Atlantic,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This same self-centeredness compels his girlfriend (Olivia Thirlby) to move out of their modest apartment without warning.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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Where Grande really shines is in showing Glinda’s growing realization of this and whether to accept it, of how her self-centeredness has hurt other people — including her best friend, who is now running for her life.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
21 Nov. 2025
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With Trump, the scale and the haste and the egotism with which a thing is approached is not a side issue.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
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Play Now Toni’s blasé egotism is mostly consistent across a film filled with conspiracy, backstabbing, and political fallout.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Egocentrism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/egocentrism. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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