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self-centred

adjective

  1. totally preoccupied with one's own concerns
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˌself-ˈcentredness, noun
  • ˌself-ˈcentredly, adverb
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Example Sentences

"It's not a fun process for me. It's very self-centred. It's very lonely. And sometimes it's torture. But afterwards, I love having written."

From BBC

"Australia had him on a long-term deal, but this whole project has been selfish and self-centred," former England wing Monye told BBC Rugby Union Daily.

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He urged them not to live "double lives" or turn into Church bureaucrats seeking promotions with perks and privileges, and not yearn for a past when the Church was more self-centred.

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In court, she was described as self-centred, abusive and violent. 

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Narcissism is a self-centred personality trait, characterised by feelings of privilege and predominance over others.

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