noun
- plural of egocentricity; instances or qualities of being excessively self-centered or regarding oneself as the center of everything
Usage: countable noun; typically used in plural form; formal or academic register
Examples
- The child's egocentricities gradually diminished as she matured and learned to consider others' perspectives.
- His various egocentricities made it difficult for him to maintain long-term friendships.
- The therapist addressed the patient's egocentricities as part of developing greater emotional intelligence.
- Despite her talent, her egocentricities often alienated colleagues in the workplace.
- Developmental psychologists study egocentricities in young children to understand cognitive growth.
- The novel's protagonist struggles with multiple egocentricities that drive the central conflict.