as in selfish
overly concerned with one's own desires, needs, or interests
the cult attracts egocentric people who are preoccupied with reaching their potential as individuals
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as in egotist
a person who is overly concerned with his or her own desires, needs, or interests
he's such an egocentric that he painstakingly records every detail of his unremarkable life
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Recent Examples of egocentric
Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024
However, as Luna goes on to trine the egocentric Sun at 5:54 am EDT, maintaining our relationships shouldn’t stop us from advocating for our unique needs.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 28 May 2024
With some of the smartest writing on television, Community told the story of a group of students at Greendale, led by the egocentric Jeff Winger (Joel McHale).
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2024
Both reject a system that appears to be very selfish, even egocentric, and that has set aside the people’s aspirations.
—Foreign Affairs, 17 Oct. 2016
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Leo: Delia Deetz As the dramatic sign of the zodiac, Leos can be a tad egocentric and passionate.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024
However, as Luna goes on to trine the egocentric Sun at 5:54 am EDT, maintaining our relationships shouldn’t stop us from advocating for our unique needs.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 28 May 2024
With some of the smartest writing on television, Community told the story of a group of students at Greendale, led by the egocentric Jeff Winger (Joel McHale).
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2024
Both reject a system that appears to be very selfish, even egocentric, and that has set aside the people’s aspirations.
—Foreign Affairs, 17 Oct. 2016
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for egocentric
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Hill went rogue and selfish, again, by cryptically hinting a coach pulled him out of the game due to his left wrist injury.Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
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But Abbott, about well-meaning teachers and the kids in their charge, is aimed at families, while Sunny is an adults-only show about some of the most selfish and despicable characters in sitcom history.Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
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This was my chance to not be an actor, not have that stink of being an actor, that egotistical, show-off, controlling, making choices, being clever part of being an actor.Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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The film, which centers on a group of egotistical actors making a Vietnam War movie, grossed nearly $200 million worldwide and picked up an Oscar nomination for supporting actor thanks to Robert Downey Jr.Zack Sharf, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
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At times, egoists can approach absurdity and drag their countries into outright disaster.Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2019
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McCarthy’s difficulties highlighted the power of hard-right extremists and social-media egoists among the fragile Republican majority in the House.Steve Coll, The New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2023
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And Ruby herself is written as an immature narcissist who would be unbearable to watch if she wasn’t played by as fundamentally charming an actor as Everything Everywhere All at Once alum Hsu.Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
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The male characters are, typically, petulant narcissists with perpetual sneers who insult and cajole their female love interests into almost invariably unhealthy relationships.Josh Bell, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
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Symptoms include: Hallucinations or delusions Increased heart rate Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea Dizziness Muscle jerks Sweating or flushing Seizures Effexor is not approved for children but is sometimes used off-label for anxiety and depression disorders.Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
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Among the new food items on sale during the Seven Seas Food Festival will be Jamaican jerk chicken and pork pincho at the Caribbean Market; garlic toast chicken parmigiana (Italian Market), strawberry pouffe (Irish Market) and veggie samosas (Indian market).Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
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Both movies feature a killer clown, but while Joaquin Phoenix’s grinning menace suffers from delusions of grandeur and an unspecified mental illness, the hideous ghoul from hell in Terrifier known as Art hacks away at his victims with no discernible motivation beyond the grisly acts themselves.Eric Kohn, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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The story features Mauro, a clown who dreams of a carnival where a parade of revelers are celebrating his life.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Egocentric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/egocentric. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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