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Self-centred — Self centered Self cen tered, Self centred Self cen tred, a. 1. Centered in itself, or in one s self. [1913 Webster] There hangs the ball of earth and water mixt, Self centered and unmoved. Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. interested solely or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
self-centred — adj BrE self centered AmE paying so much attention to yourself that you do not notice what is happening to other people = ↑selfish >self centredness n [U] … Dictionary of contemporary English
self-centred — ADJ GRADED (disapproval) Someone who is self centred is only concerned with their own wants and needs and never thinks about other people. He was selfish, he was self centred, he was stingy, but he wasn t cruel. (in AM, use self centered) … English dictionary
self-centred — adj. Self centred/self centered is used with these nouns: ↑jerk … Collocations dictionary
self-centred — BrE, self centered AmE adjective paying so much attention to yourself that you do not notice what is happening to other people; selfish self centredness noun … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
Self-centered — Self cen tered, Self centred Self cen tred, a. 1. Centered in itself, or in one s self. [1913 Webster] There hangs the ball of earth and water mixt, Self centered and unmoved. Dryden. [1913 Webster] 2. interested solely or primiarily in oneself,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
self-centered — adjective limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs • Syn: ↑egoistic, ↑egoistical, ↑egocentric, ↑self centred • Ant: ↑altruistic (for: ↑egoistic) … Useful english dictionary
-centred — [[t] sentə(r)d[/t]] COMB in ADJ centred can be added to adjectives and nouns to indicate what kind of a centre something has. → See also self centred ...lemon centered white chocolates. (in AM, use centered) … English dictionary
self-centered — selfcenteredly, adv. selfcenteredness, n. /self sen teuhrd/, adj. 1. concerned solely or chiefly with one s own interests, welfare, etc.; engrossed in self; selfish; egotistical. 2. independent, self sufficient. 3. centered in oneself or itself.… … Universalium
self-absorbed — adjective absorbed in your own interests or thoughts etc • Syn: ↑self involved • Similar to: ↑egoistic, ↑egoistical, ↑egocentric, ↑self centered, ↑self centred * * * | ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ … Useful english dictionary
self-involved — adjective absorbed in your own interests or thoughts etc • Syn: ↑self absorbed • Similar to: ↑egoistic, ↑egoistical, ↑egocentric, ↑self centered, ↑self centred … Useful english dictionary
