Definitions

self-centered

[self-sen-terd] / ˈsɛlfˈsɛn tərd /

ADJECTIVE

absorbed with oneself

Synonyms

STRONGEST

egocentric egotistical self-absorbed self-indulgent selfish

STRONG

egoistic

WEAK

egomaniacal egotistic grandstanding having a swelled head independent inward-looking know-it-all narcissistic on an ego trip self-interested self-involved self-seeking self-serving self-sufficient stuck on oneself wrapped up with oneself

Antonyms

WEAK

benevolent giving unselfish

Example Sentences

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Obviously, boomers are not all self-centered; they may require more help as they age.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 29, 2025

“I got to a place where I got over myself, because actually thinking that way is quite self-centered, and I think a little bit non-appreciative too.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025

Bensimon ended Season 2 looking self-centered and detached, while Frankel was calm and collected.

From Salon • May 20, 2025

“Ellie has a more self-centered point of view. Ellie’s world is her and Joel and God help anybody who gets in the middle of it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2025

“You know, sometimes you are the most self-centered man I know,” Rahim Khan said.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini

self-centered

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