1. the quality of being self-centered or concerned primarily with one’s own interests and needs

Examples

• His egocentricity made it difficult for him to maintain friendships.
• The child’s egocentricity is normal at this developmental stage.
• Her egocentricity prevented her from seeing how her actions affected others.
• The politician’s egocentricity was evident in every speech he gave.
• Therapy helped him overcome his egocentricity and become more empathetic.
• The team’s failure was partly due to the captain’s egocentricity.