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self-centred

adjective

  1. totally preoccupied with one's own concerns

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Other Word Forms

  • self-centredness noun
  • self-centredly adverb
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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.

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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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He said: "I still write protest songs. I think consequences have been coming for a long time for some our more self-centred politicians. I still have so much to say."

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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.

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