1. moved away from a central position; not having a clear center
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is ‘decentered’
2. lacking a unified organizing principle or authority
Usage: academic; philosophical

Examples

• The decentred composition created an unsettling visual effect.
• The painting featured a decentred focal point that drew the eye across the canvas.
• Modern society appears increasingly decentred and fragmented.
• The decentred narrative structure confused some readers.
• Her decentred approach to leadership empowered team members.
• The decentred political system gave more power to local governments.