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self-centeredness

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Synonyms & Antonyms of self-centeredness

excessive interest in oneself

in her extreme self-centeredness she hadn't even noticed that her friend was depressed

Synonyms for self-centeredness

egocentricity,
egocentrism,
egoism,
egomania,
egotism,
narcissism,
navel-gazing,
self-absorption,
self-concern,
self-interest,
self-involvement,
self-preoccupation,
self-regard,
selfishness,
selfness

Words Related to self-centeredness

complacence,
complacency,
conceit,
conceitedness,
ego,
pomposity,
pompousness,
pride,
pridefulness,
self-admiration,
self-conceit,
self-esteem,
self-importance,
self-indulgence,
self-love,
self-partiality,
self-respect,
self-satisfaction,
self-sufficiency,
smugness,
vaingloriousness,
vainglory,
vainness,
vanity

self-assumption,
self-consequence,
self-content,
self-contentment,
self-glorification

Near Antonyms for self-centeredness

altruism,
generosity,
magnanimity,
self-sacrifice

detachment,
disinterestedness,
fairness,
impartiality,
neutrality,
objectivity

self-flagellation

self-annihilation,
self-immolation

Antonyms for self-centeredness

self-abandonment,
self-forgetfulness,
selflessness,
unselfishness

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Thesaurus Entries Near self-centeredness

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self-centeredness

self-collected

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