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

Furthermore, the equalities that do exist often emerge from selfish motives.

— Christopher von Rueden, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2026
The Trask boys are meant to represent a spectrum of good to bad, but as they’re encouraged to make individual choices, that also opens up the possibility of evil choices, selfish choices, destructive choices.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026