B2 — Upper Intermediateadjective
egocentrico
egocentric, self-centred
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
narcisistaegoistapresuntuosovanitosoautoreferenziale
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
altruistaempaticosolidaleumilegeneroso
Usage note
'Egocentrico' is the psychological term (everything revolves around self). 'Narcisista' adds vanity and admiration-seeking. 'Autoreferenziale' is intellectual/formal (self-referential). 'Egoista' focuses on selfishness in actions. 'Presuntuoso' on arrogant self-opinion.
Example
"È talmente egocentrico che parla solo di sé stesso."
"He is so self-centred that he only talks about himself."
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