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We have self-centered minds which get us into plenty of trouble. If we do not come to understand the error in the way we think, our self-awareness, which is our greatest blessing, is also our downfall.
Joko Beck

Meaning of "self-centered" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SELF-CENTERED

self-centered  [ˌsɛlfˈsɛntəd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SELF-CENTERED

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Self-Centered is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SELF-CENTERED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Egocentrism

Egocentrism is characterized by preoccupation with one's own internal world. Egocentrics regard themselves and their own opinions or interests as being the most important or valid. To them, self-relevant information is seen to be more important in shaping one’s judgments than are thoughts about others and other-relevant information. Egocentric people are unable to fully understand or to cope with other people's opinions and the fact that reality can be different from what they are ready to accept. Egocentrism is not the same as narcissism.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SELF-CENTERED


bastard
ˈbɑːstəd
battered
ˈbætəd
busted
ˈbʌstəd
centered
ˈsɛntəd
centred
ˈsɛntəd
chartered
ˈtʃɑːtəd
clustered
ˈklʌstəd
embittered
ɪmˈbɪtəd
fantod
ˈfæntəd
headquartered
ˌhɛdˈkwɔːtəd
it´d
ˈɪtəd
learner-centred
ˈlɜːnəˌsɛntəd
mustard
ˈmʌstəd
registered
ˈrɛdʒɪstəd
scattered
ˈskætəd
sheltered
ˈʃɛltəd
that´d
ˈðætəd
unentered
ʌnˈɛntəd
unregistered
ʌnˈrɛdʒɪstəd
upholstered
ʌpˈhəʊlstəd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SELF-CENTERED

self-catering
self-censorship
self-centeredly
self-centeredness
self-centred
self-centredly
self-centredness
self-certification
self-cleaning
self-closing
self-colored
self-coloured
self-command
self-compatibility
self-compatible
self-composed
self-composure
self-conceit
self-conceited
self-concept

WORDS THAT END LIKE SELF-CENTERED

buttered
cluttered
considered
cratered
flattered
flustered
lettered
littered
plastered
quartered
sequestered
shattered
shuttered
tattered
unaltered
unchartered
uncluttered
unfettered
unfiltered
unmetered
watered

Synonyms and antonyms of self-centered in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «self-centered» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SELF-CENTERED

Find out the translation of self-centered to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of self-centered from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «self-centered» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

以自我为中心
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

egocéntrica
570 millions of speakers

English

self-centered
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आत्म केन्द्रित
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أناني
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

эгоцентричный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

egocêntrica
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আত্মসর্বস্ব
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

égocentrique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Mementingkan diri sendiri
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

egozentrisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

自己中心的な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

자기 중심
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Musataken diri
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tự làm trung tâm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சுய மையப்படுத்திய
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्वत: ची केंद्रीत
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bencil
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

egocentrico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

egocentryczny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

егоцентричний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

centrat pe sine
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εγωκεντρικός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

self- gesentreerde
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

självcentrerad
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

selvopptatt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of self-centered

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SELF-CENTERED»

The term «self-centered» is quite widely used and occupies the 54.359 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SELF-CENTERED» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about self-centered

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10 QUOTES WITH «SELF-CENTERED»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word self-centered.
1
Raymond Arroyo
Why are young adults so self-centered and always seeking instant gratification? Because older adults, often in positions of power, paint them that way.
2
Joko Beck
We have self-centered minds which get us into plenty of trouble. If we do not come to understand the error in the way we think, our self-awareness, which is our greatest blessing, is also our downfall.
3
Jessica Capshaw
I don't know if it's ever OK for someone to be selfish. Perhaps there's a time and place to be self-centered, but I think selfish never wins the race.
4
Bryan Cranston
Actors are inherently self-centered.
5
Matt Gonzalez
If you run for mayor, people say you're being egotistical. If you decide you won't run for mayor, people say you're being self-centered and egotistical.
6
Ellen Greene
I like kindness. Who doesn't? Life is definitely too short for self-centered, abusive people.
7
Hugh Hefner
It's good to be selfish. But not so self-centered that you never listen to other people.
8
Anthony Kiedis
I was a little self-centered gutter punk in the early 1980s and all I wanted to do was diss everybody.
9
Alveda King
Racism springs from the lie that certain human beings are less than fully human. It's a self-centered falsehood that corrupts our minds into believing we are right to treat others as we would not want to be treated.
10
Dalai Lama
Too much self-centered attitude, you see, brings, you see, isolation. Result: loneliness, fear, anger. The extreme self-centered attitude is the source of suffering.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SELF-CENTERED»

Discover the use of self-centered in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to self-centered and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Centered Self Without Being Self-Centered: Remembering ...
A contemporary of Krishnamurti, Ravi Ravindra explores Krishnamurti's assertion that the miracle of personal transformation can be linked directly to the art of seeing rightly.
Ravi Ravindra, 2003
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How to Raise Selfless Kids in a Self-Centered World
In this third book from the Faithful Families series, How to Raise Selfless Kids in a Self-Centered World, Dave Stone continues to share his practical, conversational, and humorous approach to the challenges of building a strong spiritual ...
Dave Stone, 2013
3
Youniverse: Toward a Self-Centered Philosophy
Youniverse is about you and the way things really are--how to improve your chances of a much longer and more satisfying life.
R. C. W. Ettinger, 2009
4
Centered Self, Centered Horse
Written with the insight and understanding cultivated by the author's many passions, this handbook brings light and clarity to the subtleties involved in horsemanship.
Erica K. Frei, 2008
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The Self-Centered Marriage: The Revolutionary ScreamFree ...
In The Self-Centered Marriage, therapist and bestselling author Hal Runkel introduces some radical new concepts about marriage, teaching couples how to embrace their separate selves as a profound vehicle for strengthening a marriage.
Hal Edward Runkel, Jenny Runkel, 2012
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Practical Justice: Living Off-Center in a Self-Centered World
Many of us have good intentions.
Kevin Blue, 2006
7
Love-centered Marriage in a Self-centered World
Explains how to create romance and intimacy in a marriage, looks at the ways marriages change over time, and offers advice on improving a relationship
Irving Sarnoff, Suzanne Sarnoff, 1989
8
Be Self-Centered! Not Self-Centered: A Dialogue on Spirituality
Commander Roy Edwards now thirty three had been taking it easy after his exploration of Mars several years before.
Rama Pemmaraju Rao, M.D., 2001
9
Reclaiming the Soul: The Search for Meaning in a ...
In this bold interpretation of the human condition, psychiatrist Jeffrey Boyd seeks to reclaim the significance of the soul.
Jeffrey H. Boyd, 1996
10
Disarming the Narcissist: Surviving and Thriving with the ...
Disarming the Narcissist offers a host of effective strategies for dealing effectively with someone who is at the center of his or her own universe.
Wendy T. Behary, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SELF-CENTERED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term self-centered is used in the context of the following news items.
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Free lunches, airport activism makes kids self-centered
And the parents, is it changing their parental instincts and sense of duty also while the system creates groups of self-centered, dependent activists out of their ... «Fresno Bee, Jul 15»
2
Annie, is a 1-year anniversary ordinary or self-centered?
Dear Annie: Is it unorthodox to have a one-year anniversary party? A friend of mine was married last summer. By November, she had created a save-the-date on ... «Omaha World-Herald, Jun 15»
3
Man Jailed Overnight For Being 'Self-Centered Jerk' During Jury Duty
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A pizza shop owner spent a night in jail for being a “self-centered jerk.” Some see it is as a privilege to serve on jury duty, but some don't ... «CBS Local, Jun 15»
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You're Kind of Self-Centered When You're Nervous
Feeling anxious or nervous, in other words, can make you a little self-centered, an idea that's explored in a new study appearing in the Journal of Experimental ... «New York Magazine, May 15»
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Self-centered bosses wreaking havoc, Robert Hall
If you think your boss is on a narcissistic power trip, Robert Hall says there's a good chance you're right. The 66-year-old Dallas author, consultant and executive ... «Stuff.co.nz, Apr 15»
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Comedian Jim Norton on Trevor Noah Backlash: 'Mob of Self
... the outrage bubbling about new Daily Show host Trevor Noah, and expressed his feelings about the “increasingly reactionary mob of self-centered narcissists” ... «Mediaite, Apr 15»
7
The Me Epoch: Latest geologic age is self-centered
A cave dweller, c. 2015. Credit: Pedro fait de la Photo/Flickr/Creative Commons. Your parents warned you not to be too self-centered. But, if you're a geologist, ... «PRI, Mar 15»
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Self-centered bosses are wreaking havoc in the workplace
If you think your boss is on a narcissistic power trip, Robert Hall says there's a good chance you're right. The 66-year-old Dallas author, consultant and executive ... «Dallas Morning News, Mar 15»
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Pope to cardinals: Be kind, not self-centered, never govern unjustly
Pope Francis on Saturday told the world's Catholic cardinals they must be kind, strive not to be self-centered and never perpetrate injustice in the running of their ... «National Catholic Reporter, Feb 15»
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We've Reached Peak Self-Centered Jerk On The Vampire Diaries
And here's where the second self-centered jerk in this storyline comes in: Tyler, who has been growing by leaps and bounds this past year or so, suddenly ... «io9, Feb 15»

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