SELF-CENTERED Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

self-centered

adjective

ˌself-ˈsen-tərd

Definition of self-centered

as in selfish

overly concerned with one's own desires, needs, or interests a group of self-centered residents with no interest or involvement in their community

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Recent Examples of self-centered That’s a big step forward for the character who’s sometimes been a little self-centered in the past. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026 Though seemingly self-centered and superficial, Shug is ultimately the one to help Celie come out of her shell and realize her own self-worth. — Diedre Johnson, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Dec. 2025 Everyone, after all, interprets things differently; everyone is a little bit self-centered. — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025 The First Doctor, played by William Hartnell, is initially self-centered but evolves into a more compassionate character over time. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-centered

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selfish

Adjective

Steve Bova, another friend and former director of the international division at Systematics, recalled how Steuri was anything but selfish.

— Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026
But the most terrifying characters are the broken, vain, selfish parents who in one way or another cause their children so much harm.

— Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026