egocentric
adjective
having or regarding the self or the individual as the center of all things.
egocentricity
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a word derived from
egocentric.
Example Sentences
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Psychologist Dr. Ramani Durvasula noted that for narcissists are prone to "egocentricity" because, from their point of view, they are the star of life's show and are therefore simply more important than everyone else.
From Salon ● Jan. 26, 2023
He attacked “money worship, hedonism, egocentricity and historical nihilism” and said of the once-vibrant Chinese internet sector, “online discourse was rife with disorder.”
From Washington Post ● Oct. 19, 2022
Psychopathic attributes were identified by the Emory team as superficial charm, egocentricity, dishonesty, callousness, risk-taking, poor impulse control and fearlessness.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2019
“I would say the egomania, the total egocentricity of both men, and the inclination to mix lies and truth – that was very characteristic of Hitler.”
From The Guardian ● Dec. 1, 2016
Because of this I imagine they hate me—heartily!—yet they lack the will, the egocentricity which would enable them to refuse to answer my questions and do my work.
From The Affair of the Brains by Anthony Gilmore
