egocentric

Example Sentences

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He said the first kind is egocentric, while the second is “all about adding value to other people,” including the use of “please” when making a request.

From Washington Times

Instead of enlarging himself before American voters, he shrank himself, becoming a tiny, egocentric ax grinder.

From Seattle Times

The student also claimed to have been haunted by a small voice “he described as selfish, manipulative, egocentric, that incited him to do evil,” the prosecutor added.

From New York Times

In fact, he even finds amusing the namesake — somewhat egocentric — title the auction house chose for the sale of his cache of Calders, Warhols, Murakamis and others: “Adam.”

From New York Times

Tweedy and pipe-puffing, he distinguished himself as diplomatic and self-deprecating in a decidedly egocentric environment.

From New York Times