Synonyms of self-centered
17 similar words
Another word for self-centered is self-interested. Other synonyms of self-centered are self-serving, self-seeking, interested, self-minded and self-absorbed.
Synonyms and similar words for self-centered
adjectiveEgotistically obsessed with oneself.
- egocentricSelfish, self-centered, self-absorbed.
- self-absorbedOverly concerned about oneself, to the point of ignoring the feelings of others.
- 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
- selfishHaving excessive or exclusive regard and concern for one's own well-being, profit or pleasure, with little or no...
- selflikeSelfish; self-centered.
- selfsomeSelf-centered; self-moving, self-motivated.
- self-interestedHaving self-interest; particularly concerned for oneself.
- self-mindedConcerned or preoccupied with one's own selfish or self-centered needs, interests, or wants; egocentric.
- 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).
Meaning of self-centered
- adjective Egotistically obsessed with oneself.
- adjective Concerned or relating to the self, and not necessarily the greater good of one's group, community, tribe, etc.; individualistic.
Questions about synonyms of self-centered
- What is another word for self-centered?
- Self-centered has 17 synonyms on Word.ws, such as self-interested, self-serving, self-seeking, interested, self-minded, self-absorbed, selfish and egocentric.
- What does self-centered mean?
- Self-centered means egotistically obsessed with oneself.
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