egocentric

[ee-goh-sen-trik, eg-oh-] / ˌi goʊˈsɛn trɪk, ˌɛg oʊ- /

ADJECTIVE

thinking very highly of oneself

Synonyms

STRONGEST

individualistic narcissistic pompous self-absorbed self-centered self-serving selfish

STRONG

egoistic egoistical individualist megalomaniac

WEAK

conceited egomaniacal egotistic egotistical self-concerned self-indulgent self-interested self-loving stuck-up vainglorious wrapped up in oneself

Antonyms

STRONGEST

unselfish

WEAK

altruistic humble modest reserved selfless shy submissive timid unassuming

Example Sentences

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Psychopathy is generally associated with an egocentric and antisocial personality pattern.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

Man or woman, Morris remained imperious, snobbish and egocentric.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

And Achillia’s arc captures all that, dropping her into a den of desperate and egocentric men who, at best, want nothing to do with her.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

There was a study done by some researchers from China where they found that being in nature, you’re not so egocentric.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2025

In order to be profoundly dishonest, a person must have one of two qualities: either he is unscrupulously ambitious, or he is unswervingly egocentric.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou

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