self-centredness
A person's self-centredness prevents them from noticing their friend's sadness.
Noun: The quality or state of being excessively focused on oneself and one's own interests, needs, or desires, often to the exclusion or disregard of others.
- (Her excessive focus on herself hindered her relationships.)
- (His self-focus prevented him from acknowledging others' contributions.)
- (A natural phase of focusing on oneself during early development.)
"Pathological self-centredness": An extreme, unhealthy form of self-focus that may indicate a personality disorder.
- His pathological self-centredness left him unable to empathize with anyone, even his own family. (An abnormal level of self-focus that harms relationships.)
"Self-centredness in the digital age": The tendency to prioritize one's own online image or opinions over genuine social connection.
- Social media can amplify self-centredness by encouraging constant self-promotion. (Technology can worsen the trait.)
Self-centred (adj): Focused on oneself; selfish.
- She is so self-centred that she never asks how others are feeling. (She is excessively concerned with her own life.)
Self-centredly (adv): In a manner that shows self-centredness.
- He spoke self-centredly about his achievements, ignoring the contributions of his team. (He acted in a self-focused way.)
- Egotism: Excessive and arrogant focus on oneself.
- Selfishness: Concern primarily with one's own advantage or pleasure.
- Narcissism: Extreme self-love and self-admiration, often with a lack of empathy.
- Egocentricity: The tendency to see everything from one's own point of view.
- Altruism: Selfless concern for the well-being of others.
- Selflessness: Putting others' needs before one's own.
- Humility: A modest view of one's own importance.
"The world revolves around someone": To act as if everything is about oneself.
- She thinks the world revolves around her, so she never listens to others. (She displays extreme self-centredness.)
"To be wrapped up in oneself": To be completely absorbed in one's own thoughts or concerns.
- He is so wrapped up in himself that he forgot his friend's birthday. (He is overly focused on his own life.)