egocentric

Example Sentences

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The student also claimed to have been haunted by a small voice “he described as selfish, manipulative, egocentric, that incited him to do evil,” the prosecutor added.

From New York Times

“I enjoyed being the center of attention. We’re all egocentric to a certain extent. To be on cable news, to do 60 Minutes, to be on Opera … it’s fun,” he said.

From The Verge

The biggest threat to their reputation is being seen as elitist or egocentric or a bad boss — the traits most associated with the old guard of magazine editors.

From New York Times

In a legal career that lasted more than four decades, Bailey was seen as arrogant, egocentric and contemptuous of authority.

From Seattle Times

Our research finds that appropriately designed audio beacons offer an alternative that fosters a much more active form of egocentric navigation.

From Scientific American