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self-centeredness

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The state, quality, or condition of being self-centered; concern only for oneself.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: autocentrism, self-absorption, egoism, egotism; see also Thesaurus:selfishness

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: autocentrism, self-absorption, egoism, egotism, egomism, egocentricity, hoggery, interestedness, me-firstism, philauty, porkishness, selfhood, selfishness, self-centeredness, self-interestedness, self-obsession, self-servingness, solipsism, suicism

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

concern for your own interests and welfare

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: egoism, egocentrism, self-interest, self-concern

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: trait

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English self-centered Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English self-centeredness From self-centered + -ness.