egocentrically

Meaning 1: when describing behavior

In a way that shows excessive interest in or concern with oneself; self-centeredly.

Examples

• She spoke egocentrically about her own problems, ignoring everyone else's.
• The politician's speech was criticized for being egocentrically focused on his own career.

Meaning 2: in developmental psychology

Lacking the ability to see things from another person's point of view.

Examples

• Young children are often egocentrically unaware that their parents might have different needs.
• The experiment tested how egocentrically a child perceived the placement of objects.

Pronunciation: /ˌiːɡoʊˈsɛntrɪkli/

How to Use egocentrically

speak egocentrically (collocation)

To talk in a way that shows excessive focus on oneself. — "He tended to speak egocentrically about his own achievements."

act egocentrically (collocation)

To behave in a manner that prioritizes one's own needs and perspectives above all others. — "She was criticized for acting egocentrically during the team meeting."

view the world egocentrically (collocation)

To interpret all events and situations from a personal, self-focused viewpoint. — "He seemed to view the world egocentrically, unable to consider alternative viewpoints."

Synonyms of egocentrically

Words with a similar meaning to egocentrically:

• selfishly
• narcissistically
• inwardly
• self-centeredly

Antonyms of egocentrically

Words with the opposite meaning to egocentrically:

• altruistically
• objectively
• selflessly