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- [self sen-terd]
- /sɛlf ˈsɛn tərd/
- /self ˈsen.tər/
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- [self sen-terd]
- /sɛlf ˈsɛn tərd/
Definitions of self-centered word
- adjective self-centered concerned solely or chiefly with one's own interests, welfare, etc.; engrossed in self; selfish; egotistical. 1
- adjective self-centered independent, self-sufficient. 1
- adjective self-centered centered in oneself or itself. 1
- adjective self-centered Archaic. fixed; unchanging. 1
- adjective self-centered Someone who is self-centered is only concerned with their own wants and needs and never thinks about other people. 0
- adjective self-centered occupied or concerned only with one's own affairs; egocentric; selfish 0
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Origin of self-centered
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1670-80
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Parts of speech for Self-centered
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
self-centered popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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Synonyms for self-centered
adj self-centered
- anti-social — Someone who is anti-social is unwilling to meet and be friendly with other people.
- asocial — avoiding contact; not gregarious
- been around — in a circle, ring, or the like; so as to surround a person, group, thing, etc.: The crowd gathered around.
- closed — A closed group of people does not welcome new people or ideas from outside.
- fustian — a stout fabric of cotton and flax.
adjective self-centered
- demanding — A demanding job or task requires a lot of your time, energy, or attention.
- egocentric — Thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others ; self-centered.
- egoistic — Egoistical.
- egoistical — Caring about oneself rather than others.
- egomaniacal — Having the psychological condition of egomania.
Antonyms for self-centered
adjective self-centered
- giving — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.
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