egocentrism

She plies a similar jovial egocentrism as a substitute teacher on “Abbott Elementary,” and both characters are insufferable to the adults in the room.

If it takes a kind of diva egocentrism to commit murder, “Barry” suggests, it also requires a monstrous streak to fully commit to Hollywood.

But there's no way to watch her performance as anything but egocentrism.

She gossips about other galaxies, teaches us about her past and imparts a primer on astrophysics, all the while relishing every opportunity to throw shade on humankind's egocentrism and closed-mindedness.

They are indulging in magical thinking — a mentality marked by excessive optimism and a dash of egocentrism.