Self-centeredness

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state, quality, or condition of being self-centered; concern only for oneself. countable, uncountable

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

  2. 2
    concern for your own interests and welfare wordnet

Synonyms

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egoismautismautocentrismegoego tripegocentricity

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"One of the greatest dangers in your human relations is self-centeredness."

Etymology

From self-centered + -ness.

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