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self-centered

[self-sen-terd] / ˈsɛlfˈsɛn tərd /


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The Jordan that the audience gets to know is a bit surly and self-centered.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

All of his successes have attracted critics worried he has become too powerful, too reckless, too self-centered.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 13, 2026

Yes, Dawson was whiny and moody and extremely self-centered, but so are a lot of teenagers.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 11, 2026

Obviously, boomers are not all self-centered; they may require more help as they age.

From MarketWatch Dec. 29, 2025

If I held them out because I loved him, I am still self-centered, although forgivable.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




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