self-centered

ˈsɛlfˌsɛntərd
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Translation of self-centered from English into Dutch

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Adjective

1.

egotistical

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focused only on oneself, ignoring others
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  • She is too self-centered to notice others' problems.Ze is te egocentrisch om de problemen van anderen op te merken.
2.

individualistic

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prioritizing personal interests over group needs
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  • His self-centered decisions affected the whole team.Zijn egocentrische beslissingen beïnvloedden het hele team.
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Synonyms and analogies of self-centered in English

Examples of self-centered in a sentence

  • The self-centered child refused to share his toys.
  • Her self-centered attitude alienated her friends.
  • He was too self-centered to notice their struggles.

Translations of "self-centered" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
egocentrischadj.

Being self-centered, he only cared about his own success.

Omdat hij zo egocentrisch was, gaf hij alleen om zijn eigen succes.

egoistischadj.

He was narcissistic, self-centered, feckless and vain.

Hij was narcistisch, egoistisch, lui en ijdel.

zelfzuchtigadj.

They're self-centered, not very bright, and all that feel-good-in-the-moment.

Ze zijn zelfzuchtig, niet erg slim en erg onberekenbaar.

zelfingenomenadj.

I thought you were this self-centered egotist, wheeling and dealing for your own good.

Ik dacht dat je een zelfingenomen egoïst was die handelde uit eigenbelang.

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Other translations for self-centered:

  • egocentrische

self-centered: Examples and translations in context

It is important to avoid self-centered thinking in collaborative projects.

Het is belangrijk om egocentrisch denken te vermijden als je samen aan een project werkt.

Ben might be self-centered, but he's not a bad person.

Ben kan egocentrisch zijn, maar hij is geen slecht mens.

Arrogant and self-centered, they expect special treatment and privileges.

Arrogant en egocentrisch; ze verwachten een speciale behandeling en privileges.

He will be disappointed if you are proud and self-centered.

Hij zal teleurgesteld zijn als u hoogmoedig en egocentrisch bent.

When you read this prayer, it sounds incredibly selfish, self-centered.

Wanneer je dit gebed leest, klinkt het ongelooflijk egoïstisch, egocentrisch.

It's screaming, asking you to stop being so self-centered.

Het schreeuwt en vraagt om niet zo egocentrisch te zijn.

Guard against the great danger of becoming self-centered in your prayers.

Hoed u voor het grote gevaar egocentrisch te worden in uw gebeden.

You are irresponsible, self-centered, completely childish.

Je bent onverantwoordelijk, egoistisch, en kinderachtig.

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