Meaning & use
egocentric
Thinking mainly about oneself and one's own interests, with little regard for others.
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His egocentric behavior made it hard for him to consider his teammates' feelings.
Young children are naturally egocentric before they develop the ability to see others' perspectives.
A note on using this word
In developmental psychology, egocentric describes a normal early stage of childhood thinking, not necessarily a character flaw.
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