ego-centered — thinking only of oneself and one's own needs; self-centered
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: thinking only of oneself and one's own needs; self-centered
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈiːɡoʊ ˈsentərd/
Example Sentences
- My roommate is so ego-centered that he thinks the refrigerator is his personal storage unit.
- The ego-centered boss always takes credit for his team's success.
- She realized her ego-centered approach was ruining her relationships.
ego-centered
ADJECTIVE[/ˈiːɡoʊ ˈsentərd/]
thinking only of oneself and one's own needs; self-centered
thinking only of oneself and one's own needs; self-centered
While everyone entered, he stayed ego-centered!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The term combines the Latin pronoun 'ego' (I, self) with 'center' (from Latin centrum, meaning middle or focal point). The compound developed to describe something oriented or revolving around oneself, expressing self-centeredness or self-focused behavior.
Breakdown
ego- (Latin: I, self) + center (Latin centrum: middle point) + -ed (adjectival suffix forming an adjective). The hyphenated form emphasizes the prefix-root structure, creating an adjective meaning self-centered or self-focused.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My roommate is so ego-centered that he thinks the refrigerator is his personal storage unit.”
“The ego-centered boss always takes credit for his team's success.”
“She realized her ego-centered approach was ruining her relationships.”
“His ego-centered Instagram posts show only selfies and his expensive purchases.”
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