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egocentrism

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \ˌē-gō-ˈsen-trik also ˌe-\
    • /ˈiːɡəʊsˌentrɪzəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ˌē-gō-ˈsen-trik also ˌe-\

Definitions of egocentrism word

  • noun egocentrism The constant following of one's egotistical desires to an extreme. 1
  • noun egocentrism the condition or fact of being egocentric 0
  • noun egocentrism a stage in a child's development characterized by lack of awareness that other people's points of view differ from his own 0
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Parts of speech for Egocentrism

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Synonyms for egocentrism

noun egocentrism

  • narcissism — inordinate fascination with oneself; excessive self-love; vanity. Synonyms: self-centeredness, smugness, egocentrism.
  • self-absorption — preoccupation with oneself or one's own affairs.
  • self-important — having or showing an exaggerated opinion of one's own importance; pompously conceited or haughty.
  • self-love — the instinct by which one's actions are directed to the promotion of one's own welfare or well-being, especially an excessive regard for one's own advantage.
  • selfishness — devoted to or caring only for oneself; concerned primarily with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, etc., regardless of others.
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