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egocentric

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \ˌē-gō-ˈsen-trik also ˌe-\
    • /ˌiː.ɡəʊˈsen.trɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ˌē-gō-ˈsen-trik also ˌe-\

Definitions of egocentric word

  • noun egocentric Thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others ; self-centered. 1
  • adjective egocentric self-obsessed 1
  • adjective egocentric Someone who is egocentric thinks only of themselves and their own wants, and does not consider other people. 0
  • adjective egocentric regarding everything only in relation to oneself; self-centred; selfish 0
  • adjective egocentric pertaining to a theory in which everything is considered in relation to the self 0
  • noun egocentric a self-centred person; egotist 0

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Parts of speech for Egocentric

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egocentric popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for egocentric

adjective egocentric

  • selfish — devoted to or caring only for oneself; concerned primarily with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, etc., regardless of others.
  • conceited — If you say that someone is conceited, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they are far too proud of their abilities or achievements.
  • vain — excessively proud of or concerned about one's own appearance, qualities, achievements, etc.; conceited: a vain dandy.
  • self-centered — concerned solely or chiefly with one's own interests, welfare, etc.; engrossed in self; selfish; egotistical.
  • inconsiderate — without due regard for the rights or feelings of others: It was inconsiderate of him to keep us waiting.

noun egocentric

  • narcissist — a person who is overly self-involved, and often vain and selfish.
  • swellhead — a vain or arrogant person.

Antonyms for egocentric

adjective egocentric

  • unselfish — not selfish; disinterested; generous; altruistic.
  • altruistic — If your behaviour or motives are altruistic, you show concern for the happiness and welfare of other people rather than for yourself.
  • humble — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
  • modest — having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.
  • reserved — kept in reserve; forming a reserve: a reserve fund; a reserve supply.

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