focus
noun
a central point, as of attraction, attention, or activity.
self-focused
-
a word derived from
focus.
Example Sentences
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For that reason, some Western psychologists have tried to explain the absence of positive illusions by arguing that East Asians disguise their true feelings to avoid appearing too self-focused.
From Scientific American ● May 15, 2023
"In such cases, the lack of consideration for a partner's feelings and overall health often indicates deeper problems that are manifesting in self-focused behavior," Dr. Manly says.
From Salon ● Dec. 7, 2021
If most of your sentences have “I” or “me” in them, you are probably too self-focused, says Dr. Pennebaker.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2018
Martha Reeves told me that Powell taught her and the other singers to transcend what can be an obsessively self-focused environment, and to think about others.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 23, 2015
But as campaigns adjust to a new self-focused social media world, some are left wondering whether more meaningful voter-candidate interactions are suffering.
From New York Times ● Jul. 4, 2015
