self-centred

British

adjective

totally preoccupied with one's own concerns

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Other Word Forms

self-centredly adverb
self-centredness noun

Example Sentences

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It was self-centred and based on the emotions that were laid bare on Netflix's Full Swing documentary.

From BBC

The judgement - made in 2023, but only just published - said Mr Albon claimed he wanted to "protect the welfare" of the child when he was actually "wholly self-centred".

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"It's not a fun process for me. It's very self-centred. It's very lonely. And sometimes it's torture. But afterwards, I love having written."

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"Australia had him on a long-term deal, but this whole project has been selfish and self-centred," former England wing Monye told BBC Rugby Union Daily.

From BBC

He urged them not to live "double lives" or turn into Church bureaucrats seeking promotions with perks and privileges, and not yearn for a past when the Church was more self-centred.

From Reuters

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