adj
egocentric
ee-goh-SEHNT-rihk
Egocentric (adj) means Focused on oneself, one's own needs, or one's own point of view; self-centered. Example: “His egocentric attitude made teamwork almost impossible.”
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Focused on oneself, one's own needs, or one's own point of view; self-centered.
"His egocentric attitude made teamwork almost impossible."
"Toddlers are naturally egocentric — the world revolves around them."
How to use egocentric
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSeeing and judging everything from your own perspective, with little regard for others.
Common mistake
Egocentric is about perspective (thinking your view is the only one that matters), while egotistical is about boastfulness and vanity — they overlap but aren't identical.
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Word forms
- Plural
- egocentrics
- Comparative
- more egocentric
- Superlative
- most egocentric
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His _____ attitude made teamwork almost impossible.
Etymology
Built from ego- ("self") and -centric ("centered on").
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Rhymes for egocentric
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What does “egocentric” mean?
The word “egocentric” means focused on oneself, one's own needs, or one's own point of view; self-centered. In plain terms, seeing and judging everything from your own perspective, with little regard for others.
How do you pronounce “egocentric”?
“Egocentric” is pronounced ee-goh-SEHNT-rihk (/ˌiɡoʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “egocentric” in a sentence?
Here is “egocentric” used in a sentence: “His egocentric attitude made teamwork almost impossible.”
What part of speech is “egocentric”?
“Egocentric” is an adjective.
