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self–centered
adjective self–cen·tered \-ˈsen-tərd\
: too interested in yourself and not caring about the needs or feelings of other people
Full Definition of SELF-CENTERED
1
: independent of outside force or influence : self-sufficient
2
: concerned solely with one's own desires, needs, or interests
— self–cen·tered·ly adverb
— self–cen·tered·ness noun
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First Known Use of SELF-CENTERED
circa 1764
Related to SELF-CENTERED
- Synonyms
- egoistic (also egoistical), egomaniacal, egotistic (or egotistical), narcissistic, self-absorbed, self-centered, self-concerned, self-infatuated, self-interested, self-involved, selfish, self-loving, self-obsessed, self-oriented, self-preoccupied, self-regarding, self-seeking, self-serving, solipsistic
- Antonyms
- self-forgetful, self-forgetting, selfless, unselfish
SELF-CENTERED Defined for Kids
self–centered
adjective self–cen·tered \ˈself-ˈsen-tərd\
Definition of SELF-CENTERED for Kids
: selfish
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