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Egocentric: meaning, definitions and examples

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egocentric

 

[ ˌiːɡoʊˈsɛntrɪk ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

personality trait

Thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others. Egocentric individuals tend to prioritize their own needs and wants above all else.

Synonyms

egotistical, self-absorbed, self-centered, selfish

Examples of usage

  • He was so egocentric that he never considered how his actions affected those around him.
  • Her egocentric behavior made it difficult for her to maintain close relationships.
Context #2 | Noun

psychology

A person who is excessively focused on themselves and lacks empathy for others. Egocentrics often struggle to see things from another person's perspective.

Synonyms

egotist, egotist, narcissist

Examples of usage

  • The patient's egocentric tendencies made it challenging for the therapist to establish a connection.
  • Her egocentricity was evident in the way she always steered conversations back to herself.

Translations

Translations of the word "egocentric" in other languages:

🇵🇹 egocêntrico

🇮🇳 आत्मकेंद्रित

🇩🇪 egozentrisch

🇮🇩 egosentris

🇺🇦 егоцентричний

🇵🇱 egocentryczny

🇯🇵 自己中心的 (じこちゅうしんてき)

🇫🇷 égocentrique

🇪🇸 egocéntrico

🇹🇷 egoist

🇰🇷 자기 중심적인

🇸🇦 أناني

🇨🇿 egocentrický

🇸🇰 egocentrický

🇨🇳 自我中心的 (zìwǒ zhōngxīn de)

🇸🇮 egocentričen

🇮🇸 sjálfhverfur

🇰🇿 эгоцентрист

🇬🇪 ეგოცენტრული

🇦🇿 eqosentrik

🇲🇽 egocéntrico

Etymology

The word 'egocentric' originated from the combination of 'ego', meaning self, and 'centric', meaning centered. It was first used in the late 19th century to describe individuals who were excessively focused on themselves and lacked consideration for others. The concept of egocentrism has been studied in psychology, particularly in relation to child development and personality traits.

See also: ego, egocentrically, egocentrism, egoism, egotism, egotist, egotistic, egotistical, egotistically.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,076, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.