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单词 egocentrism
释义

egocentrism

noun

ego·​cen·​trism ˌē-gō-ˈsen-ˌtri-zəm How to pronounce egocentrism (audio)
 also  ˌe-
: the quality or state of being egocentric : excessive interest in oneself and concern for one's own welfare or advantage at the expense of or in disregard of others
Human dignity has once again been forced to the margins as corporate greed and egocentrism are given homage. Reverend Matthew Pearson
This is the height of immaturity, another example of my generation's egocentrism Susan Stewart

Synonyms

  • egocentricity
  • egoism
  • egomania
  • egotism
  • narcissism
  • navel-gazing
  • self-absorption
  • self-centeredness
  • self-concern
  • self-interest
  • self-involvement
  • self-preoccupation
  • self-regard
  • selfishness
  • selfness
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Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

egocentrism

noun

ego·​cen·​trism -ˈsen-ˌtriz-əm How to pronounce egocentrism (audio)
1
: egocentricity
2
: the effort to get personal recognition especially by socially unacceptable behavior

egocentrism

noun

as in selfishness
excessive interest in oneself her exquisite egocentrism informs her conception of reality: she thinks the world revolves around her

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • selfishness
  • selfness
  • egocentricity
  • narcissism
  • egoism
  • vanity
  • ego
  • egotism
  • egomania
  • pridefulness
  • self-centeredness
  • smugness
  • self-involvement
  • self-absorption
  • self-preoccupation
  • pride
  • self-interest
  • self-concern
  • vainness
  • navel-gazing
  • complacency
  • conceitedness
  • vainglory
  • self-regard
  • pompousness
  • pomposity
  • conceit
  • complacence
  • self-admiration
  • vaingloriousness
  • self-conceit
  • self-satisfaction
  • self-love
  • self-importance
  • self-sufficiency
  • self-respect
  • self-glorification
  • self-indulgence
  • self-content
  • self-contentment
  • self-esteem
  • self-partiality
  • self-consequence
  • self-assumption

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • selflessness
  • altruism
  • unselfishness
  • generosity
  • magnanimity
  • objectivity
  • detachment
  • self-forgetfulness
  • disinterestedness
  • fairness
  • neutrality
  • impartiality
  • self-abandonment
  • self-sacrifice
  • self-flagellation
  • self-annihilation
  • self-immolation
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