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Synonyms of egocentric

20 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for egocentric is self-interested. Other synonyms of egocentric are self-serving, self-seeking, interested, self-minded and self-centered. The opposite of egocentric is allocentric.

Synonyms and similar words for egocentric

adjectiveSelfish, self-centered, self-absorbed.

  • self-mindedConcerned or preoccupied with one's own selfish or self-centered needs, interests, or wants; egocentric.
  • solipsisticSelf-centred, selfish, unaware or out of touch with the views or needs of others.
  • egoisticalCaring about oneself and the gratification of one's own desires rather than others; selfish.
  • every man for himselfSelfish.
  • idiocentricCharacterized by or denoting interest centered upon oneself or one's own ways, rather than upon others or the ways of...
  • individualisticInterested in oneself rather than others; egocentric.
  • interestedHaving an interest (stake); being a stakeholder; motivated by considerations of self-interest; self-serving.
  • porkishSelfish.
  • reptilian figuratively
  • selfish
  • selflikeSelfish; self-centered.
  • selfsomeSelf-centered; self-moving, self-motivated.
  • self-absorbedOverly concerned about oneself, to the point of ignoring the feelings of others.
  • self-centeredEgotistically obsessed with oneself.
  • self-interestedHaving self-interest; particularly concerned for oneself.
  • self-seekingMindful of, or promoting, only one's own interests.
  • self-servingShowing interest only in oneself (pursuing self-interest to the exclusion of other goals).

adjectiveEgotistical.

  • egotisticEgotistical.
  • full of oneselfEgotistical, believing oneself to be superior to others; preoccupied with one's own work, interests, point of view, etc.

nounA person who is egocentric.

Opposite of egocentric

adjectiveRelating to spatial representations: linked to a reference frame based on one's own location within...

  • allocentricConcerned with the interests of others more than one's own; community-minded.

Meaning of egocentric

  1. adjective Selfish, self-centered, self-absorbed.
  2. adjective Egotistical.
  3. adjective Relating to spatial representations: linked to a reference frame based on one's own location within the environment (as when giving the direction as "right" rather than "north"); opposed to allocentric.

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Questions about synonyms of egocentric

What is another word for egocentric?
Egocentric has 20 synonyms on Word.ws, such as self-interested, self-serving, self-seeking, interested, self-minded, self-centered, self-absorbed and individualistic.
What is the opposite of egocentric?
The opposite of egocentric is allocentric.
What does egocentric mean?
Egocentric means selfish, self-centered, self-absorbed.

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