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Egocentrically: meaning, definitions and examples

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egocentrically

 

[ ˌiː.ɡoʊˈsen.trɪ.kəl.i ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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

Word origin

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.