as in selfish
overly concerned with one's own desires, needs, or interests
the cult attracts egocentric people who are preoccupied with reaching their potential as individuals
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as in egotist
a person who is overly concerned with his or her own desires, needs, or interests
he's such an egocentric that he painstakingly records every detail of his unremarkable life
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Recent Examples of egocentric
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 28 May 2024
With some of the smartest writing on television, Community told the story of a group of students at Greendale, led by the egocentric Jeff Winger (Joel McHale).
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2024
Both reject a system that appears to be very selfish, even egocentric, and that has set aside the people’s aspirations.
—Foreign Affairs, 17 Oct. 2016
Later on, the Moon will struggle against the egocentric Sun, which can lead to insecurity, inner conflict, and confusion regarding different choices.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2024
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However, as Luna goes on to trine the egocentric Sun at 5:54 am EDT, maintaining our relationships shouldn’t stop us from advocating for our unique needs.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 28 May 2024
With some of the smartest writing on television, Community told the story of a group of students at Greendale, led by the egocentric Jeff Winger (Joel McHale).
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2024
Both reject a system that appears to be very selfish, even egocentric, and that has set aside the people’s aspirations.
—Foreign Affairs, 17 Oct. 2016
Later on, the Moon will struggle against the egocentric Sun, which can lead to insecurity, inner conflict, and confusion regarding different choices.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for egocentric
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Not because Biden was selfish and ran for reelection.Ted Trimpa, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps a record of principled work for others should outweigh a record of selfish ambition.Keenan Robbins, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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From this noble, if admittedly egotistical goal, come gaslighting, madness, war, self-mutilation, and murder.James Grebey, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024
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Pharrell Williams’s egotistical fantasy Talent is not always original.Armond White, National Review, 11 Oct. 2024
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At times, egoists can approach absurdity and drag their countries into outright disaster.Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2019
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McCarthy’s difficulties highlighted the power of hard-right extremists and social-media egoists among the fragile Republican majority in the House.Steve Coll, The New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2023
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Nor for that matter is pathological liar, sociopath or malignant narcissist.Richard Behar, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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These are traits typical of those people who qualify as malignant narcissists.Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2024
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Or averred that Biden was sharp as a tack and that anyone who suggested otherwise was a jerk.Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The extra that was shot by accident earlier this season was one such obnoxious jerk.Erik Kain, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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It Chapter Two is down to clown, again — in a bloody, silly, overwrought sequel Moving down the tension scale to thrillers, Netflix is offloading a few particularly popular titles.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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An 8-year-old girl fought off a man wearing a clown mask who police in Colorado reported attacked and attempted to kidnap her during a break-in at her family's home last week.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Egocentric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/egocentric. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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