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Egocentrism: meaning, definitions and examples

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egocentrism

[ ˌiːɡoʊˈsɛntrɪzəm ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

psychology

Egocentrism is the tendency to view the world solely through one's own perspective, often leading to difficulty in understanding or empathizing with others.

Synonyms

self-absorption, self-centeredness, self-focus.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
egocentrism	Describes a person who is overly focused on their own needs and perspectives, often at the expense of considering others. This term is often used in psychological contexts. Children displaying egocentrism may have trouble seeing things from another person's point of view
self-centeredness	Describes someone who is excessively concerned with oneself and one's own needs, often selfish or inconsiderate. Generally carries a negative implication. His self-centeredness alienated his coworkers, who felt he never considered their opinions
self-absorption	Implies an intense preoccupation with oneself, often neglecting others. This term usually has a negative connotation. Her self-absorption made it hard for her to maintain friendships, as she rarely paid attention to others' needs
self-focus	Refers to a turning inward of attention to oneself, can be neutral or positive depending on context, such as in self-improvement or reflection. In moments of self-focus, she was able to better understand her goals and aspirations

Examples of usage

His egocentrism made it hard for him to see things from his friend's point of view.
Egocentrism can hinder effective communication in relationships.

Translations

Translations of the word "egocentrism" in other languages:

🇵🇹 egocentrismo

🇮🇳 आत्मकेन्द्रितता

🇩🇪 Egozentrismus

🇮🇩 egosentrisme

🇺🇦 егоцентризм

🇵🇱 egocentryzm

🇯🇵 自己中心主義 (じこちゅうしんしゅぎ)

🇫🇷 égocentrisme

🇪🇸 egocentrismo

🇹🇷 benmerkezcilik

🇰🇷 자기중심주의 (jagijungsimjuui)

🇸🇦 أنانية

🇨🇿 egocentrismus

🇸🇰 egocentrizmus

🇨🇳 自我中心主义 (zìwǒ zhōngxīn zhǔyì)

🇸🇮 egocentrizem

🇮🇸 sjálfhverfa

🇰🇿 эгоцентризм

🇬🇪 ეგოცენტრიზმი

🇦🇿 eqosentrizm

🇲🇽 egocentrismo

Etymology

The term 'egocentrism' originated from the work of Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget, who used it to describe a stage in child development. It later became a concept widely used in psychology to explain self-centered behavior in individuals of all ages.