self-centred
adjective
totally preoccupied with one's own concerns
self-centredness
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a word derived from
self-centred.
Example Sentences
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“Indifference, self-centredness, division and forgetfulness are not words we want to hear at this time. We want to ban these words forever!” he said.
From Reuters ● Apr. 12, 2020
A world often obsessed with gifts, feasting and self-centredness needed more humility.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 25, 2016
"Yes, Harold," I said, suddenly ashamed of my self-centredness and stupidity.
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2015
It would be hard to overstate the subtlety of these two meditations on self-centredness, each stimulating new thoughts long after one leaves the gallery and both achieved with the simplest possible means.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 23, 2012
She almost laughed again as she looked at him and at this unveiling of his sublime self-centredness.
From Franklin Kane by Anne Douglas Sedgwick
