egocentric — thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others; self-centered
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others; self-centered
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌiːɡoʊˈsentrɪk/
Example Sentences
- The egocentric celebrity refused to sign autographs unless fans paid extra.
- Her egocentric nature prevented her from understanding others' perspectives.
- The egocentric boss took credit for his team's innovative project.
egocentric
ADJECTIVE[/ˌiːɡoʊˈsentrɪk/]
thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others; self-centered
He's so egocentric he can't stop talking about himself at dinner.
The egocentric man sits in concentric rings, blind to his eccentric friend's offerings.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'ego-' derived from Latin 'ego' meaning 'I' or 'self', combined with 'centric' from Latin 'centrum' meaning 'center'. The term emerged in English in the early 20th century to describe someone who places themselves at the center of all things.
Breakdown
ego- (self, from Latin 'ego') + -centric (center, from Latin 'centrum') = egocentric (self-centered)
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📝Examples
“The egocentric celebrity refused to sign autographs unless fans paid extra.”
“Her egocentric nature prevented her from understanding others' perspectives.”
“The egocentric boss took credit for his team's innovative project.”
“My egocentric roommate uses all the hot water and thinks everyone should thank him for 'warming up the pipes.'”
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