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self-centered

[self-sen-terd] / ˈsɛlfˈsɛn tərd /


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That self-centered cluelessness ended up torpedoing Pratt’s best campaign moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

It was a self-centered burst of kindness that ran counter to much of what Reed was known for.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Of course, you probably don’t mean all boomers are self-centered.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 29, 2025

Bensimon ended Season 2 looking self-centered and detached, while Frankel was calm and collected.

From Salon • May 20, 2025

He would accept Magic for who she was, bossy yet playful, self-centered yet fun, but he would not forget who he was either.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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