Egocentrically: meaning, definitions and examples
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egocentrically
[ ˌiː.ɡoʊˈsen.trɪ.kəl.i ]
in a self-centered manner
In a manner that is excessively concerned with oneself and one's own needs, often at the expense of others. It is characterized by a lack of empathy and consideration for others.
Synonyms
narcissistically, self-centeredly, selfishly
Examples of usage
- He spoke egocentrically, only thinking about how the situation affected him.
- She acted egocentrically, refusing to consider anyone else's feelings.
- The politician egocentrically focused on promoting himself rather than addressing the needs of the community.
Translations
Translations of the word "egocentrically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 egocentricamente
🇮🇳 आत्मकेन्द्रित रूप से
🇩🇪 egozentrisch
🇮🇩 egosentris
🇺🇦 егоцентрично
🇵🇱 egocentrycznie
🇯🇵 自己中心的に (じこちゅうしんてきに)
🇫🇷 égocentriquement
🇪🇸 egocéntricamente
🇹🇷 bencilce
🇰🇷 자기중심적으로
🇸🇦 أنانيًا
🇨🇿 egocentricky
🇸🇰 egocentricky
🇨🇳 自我中心地
🇸🇮 egocentrično
🇮🇸 sjálfhverft
🇰🇿 эгоцентрикалық
🇬🇪 ეგოცენტრულად
🇦🇿 eqosentrik şəkildə
🇲🇽 egocéntricamente
Etymology
The word 'egocentrically' is derived from the term 'egocentric,' which originated in the late 19th century. The term combines the prefix 'ego-' meaning 'self' and 'centric' meaning 'centered.' The concept of egocentrism has roots in psychology, referring to a self-centered perspective where individuals have difficulty understanding the viewpoints of others. Egocentric behavior is often associated with narcissism and selfishness.
See also: ego, egocentric, egocentrism, egoism, egotism, egotist, egotistic, egotistical, egotistically.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,972, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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