What does egocentric mean?
Egocentric means Selfish, self-centered, self-absorbed..
Egocentric
/ˌiːɡəʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ · adjective
Meaning
Selfish, self-centered, self-absorbed..
Definitions by Sense
- Selfish, self-centered, self-absorbed.
- Egotistical.
- Relating to spatial representations: linked to a reference frame based on one's own location within the environment (as when giving the direction as "right" rather than "north"); opposed to allocentric.
- A person who is egocentric.
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Synonyms for egocentric
Antonyms for egocentric
Related Words
Word Forms
- more egocentric
- most egocentric
- egocentrical
- egocentrics
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for egocentric?
Common synonyms include egocentrist, egocentric, self-minded, solipsistic.
What is the opposite of egocentric?
Possible antonyms include allocentric.
How do you use egocentric in a sentence?
Use egocentric where its definition matches the intended context.
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