Self-centred

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of self-centered. alt-of, alternative
Adjective
  1. 1
    concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others wordnet

Synonyms

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egocentricegoisticegoisticalself-centeredself-seekingself-serving

Example

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""Tom! Do you realise that these sentences are very self-centred: They always either begin with or end with you! Even both!" she reproached Tom."

Etymology

From self- + centred.

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