— egocentricity /ee'goh sen tris"i tee, eg'oh-/ , n. — egocentrism , n.
/ee'goh sen"trik, eg'oh-/ , adj.
1. having or regarding the self or the individual as the center of all things: an egocentric philosophy that ignores social causes.
2. having little or no regard for interests, beliefs, or attitudes other than one's own; self-centered: an egocentric person; egocentric demands upon the time and patience of others.
n.
3. an egocentric person.
[ 1895-1900; EGO + -CENTRIC ]
Syn. 2. self-absorbed, self-obsessed.
Ant. 2. altruistic, unselfish.