Synonyms of egocentrism

egocentrism

noun

ˌē-gō-ˈsen-ˌtri-zəm 

as in selfness

excessive interest in oneself

her exquisite egocentrism informs her conception of reality: she thinks the world revolves around her

Synonyms & Similar Words

• selfness
• selfishness
• vanity
• ego
• egocentricity
• narcissism
• egoism
• self-centeredness
• egotism
• pridefulness
• egomania
• self-absorption
• self-interest
• self-involvement
• self-preoccupation
• self-concern
• navel-gazing
• pride
• smugness
• self-regard
• vainness
• complacency
• vainglory
• self-love
• conceitedness
• self-satisfaction
• self-conceit
• self-admiration
• self-sufficiency
• self-respect
• pomposity
• pompousness
• self-importance
• conceit
• complacence
• self-indulgence
• self-esteem
• self-glorification
• vaingloriousness
• self-content
• self-contentment
• self-consequence
• self-assumption
• self-partiality

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• selflessness
• altruism
• unselfishness
• generosity
• magnanimity
• objectivity
• detachment
• fairness
• self-sacrifice
• neutrality
• disinterestedness
• impartiality
• self-forgetfulness
• self-abandonment
• self-flagellation
• self-annihilation
• self-immolation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of egocentrism

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

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