self-centered
egozentrisch – egozentrischer – am egozentrischsten
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self-centered
Putting oneself and one's own perspective at the center while giving little consideration to the feelings, needs, or perspectives of others.
Er ist so egozentrisch, dass er jedes Gespräch auf sich selbst lenkt und anderen kaum zuhört.
He is so self-centered that he steers every conversation back to himself and hardly listens to others.
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The word contains „Ego“ (ego), meaning one's own self. You can use this part as a memory aid: With an „egozentrisch“ (self-centered) attitude, many things revolve around one's own self.
Seine egozentrische Haltung zeigt sich darin, dass für ihn nur die eigenen Wünsche zählen.
His self-centered attitude is evident in the fact that only his own wishes matter to him.
„Egozentrisch“ (self-centered) usually expresses a negative judgment. If you describe someone directly this way, it can sound like a strong accusation.
Ich finde dich ziemlich egozentrisch, wenn du unsere Pläne ohne Rücksprache änderst.
I think you're being pretty self-centered when you change our plans without consulting us.
Common collocations include „egozentrisches Verhalten“ (self-centered behavior), „eine egozentrische Haltung“ (a self-centered attitude), and „eine egozentrische Sichtweise“ (a self-centered perspective). You can use these phrases to describe a person's actions or way of thinking precisely.
Ihr egozentrisches Verhalten führt immer wieder zu Streit im Team.
Her self-centered behavior repeatedly leads to arguments within the team.
