e‧go‧cen‧tric /ˌiːɡəʊˈsentrɪk◂, ˌeɡ- $ -ɡoʊ-/
adjective thinking only about yourself and not about what other people might need or want
Synonym : self-centred—egocentricity /ˌiːɡəʊsenˈtrɪsəti, ˌiːɡəʊsenˈtrɪsɪti, ˌeɡ- $ -ɡoʊ-/
noun [uncountable and countable] [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
selfish thinking only about what you need or want, and not thinking about how other people feel or what other people want – used especially when criticizing a person or their behaviour:
Amy, don’t be selfish. Let the others have a turn. 'I’m not doing this for selfish reasons,' he said. It was a very selfish thing to do.egocentric (
also self-centred British English, self-centered American English) believing that what you do and think is the most important thing, and not paying attention to what anyone else thinks or does – used when describing someone’s personality:
Teenagers can be highly egocentric, and sometimes find it difficult to see another person’s point of view. Children start off as self-centred little beings and they do not naturally think of the other person.egotistical believing that you are better or more important than other people:
Like many famous writers I’ve met, he was arrogant and egotistical. He’s just another young player who has gone out of control in the increasingly egotistical world of professional sports.self-serving only thinking of getting advantages for yourself:
People’s fears are exaggerated by self-serving politicians. They described the report as ‘self-serving and contradictory’.think of nobody but yourself (
also only think about yourself) to only think of what you want to do, and not consider what other people want – often used when criticizing someone who does this:
The trouble with Alan is that he thinks of nobody but himself. Before I had children, I only thought about myself and what I wanted.it’s always me me me! informal used when criticizing someone for being selfish:
It’s always me, me, me with you and I have had enough. I don’t need this – you’re welcome to yourself, my dear. [TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲