égocentrique

egocentric, self-centred

adjective eh-goh-sahn-TREEK Rare

Origin: From Greek 'ego' (I) + Latin 'centrum' (centre).

Usage Note

Égocentrique (invariable for gender, same form for m and f) describes a person who places themselves at the centre of everything, stronger than égoïste (selfish) in implying that they literally cannot perceive the world from others' viewpoints. The related noun is l'égocentrisme (m). It is used in both everyday speech and psychological discourse.

Examples

"Il est trop égocentrique pour écouter les autres."

Natural Translation

He is too egocentric to listen to others.

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