Word Study
egocentric
CIDE DICTIONARY
egocentric, adj.
having an attitude which is almost exclusively concerned with one's own needs or desires. [WordNet 1.5]
egocentric, n.
a self-centered person with little regard for others. [WordNet 1.5]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
egocentric, adj.
1 centred in the ego.
2 self-centred, egoistic.
1 centred in the ego.
2 self-centred, egoistic.
Derivative
egocentrically adv. egocentricity n.
Etymology
EGO + -CENTRIC after geocentric etc.
THESAURUS
egocentric
Narcissus, braggart, compare, conceited, egocentristic, egoist, egoistic, egomaniacal, egotist, egotistic, egotistical, individualist, individualistic, know-it-all, narcissan, narcissine, narcissist, narcissistic, narcist, narcistic, no modest violet, self-absorbed, self-applauding, self-centered, self-conceited, self-indulgent, self-interested, self-loving, self-seeking, self-serving, selfish, smart aleck, stuck-up, swellhead, vaingloriousFor further exploring for "egocentric" in Webster Dictionary Online