EGOCENTRIC


Meaning of EGOCENTRIC in English

adjective

1.

concerned with the individual person rather than society

an egocentric approach to world problems

Synonyms: individualist, individualistic

Related Word: self-centered, selfish

2.

concerned only with one's own activities or needs and usually tending to self-assertion or self-satisfaction

an egocentric man, lacking feeling for others

Synonyms: egoistic, egomaniacal, egotistic, self-absorbed, self-centered, self-concerned, self-interested, self-involved, selfish, self-seeking, self-serving; compare pompous 1

Related Word: conceited, narcissistic, self-affected, self-applauding, self-conceited, self-concentered, self-indulgent, self-loving, stuck-up, vainglorious; megalomaniac

Idioms: wrapped up in oneself

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English vocabulary.      Английский энциклопедический словарь тезаурус.