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self-centeredness

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/sɛlfˈsɛntədnəs/ · self-cen-ter-ed-ness

The quality of being preoccupied with oneself and one’s own interests, disregarding others' feelings or needs.

Meanings

nounformal

The quality of being preoccupied with oneself and one’s own interests, disregarding others' feelings or needs.

اپنی ذات اور ذاتی دلچسپیوں میں مشغول ہونے کی کیفیت، دوسروں کے احساسات یا ضروریات کو نظر انداز کرنا۔

خود پسندی

khud pasandi

Synonyms

selfishnessegotismnarcissismخود پسندیانانیتنرگسیت

Antonyms

selflessnessaltruismgenerosityایثارخود نوازیسخاوت

Common Collocations

  • extreme self-centeredness
  • self-centeredness in relationships
  • self-centeredness as a personality trait

Example Sentences

His self-centeredness makes it difficult for him to maintain friendships.

اس کی خود پسندی دوستیوں کو برقرار رکھنا مشکل بنا دیتی ہے۔

Us ki khud pasandi dostioun ko barqarar rakhna mushkil bana deti hai.

Self-centeredness can hinder personal growth and development.

خود پسندی ذاتی ترقی اور فروغ میں رکاوٹ بن سکتی ہے۔

Khud pasandi zaati taraqqi aur farogh mein rukawat ban sakti hai.

Many see self-centeredness as a major flaw in character.

بہت سے لوگ خود پسندی کو کردار میں ایک بڑی خامی سمجھتے ہیں۔

Bohat se log khud pasandi ko kirdar mein aik bari khami samajhte hain.

Easily Confused With

selfishness:While self-centeredness is primarily focused on oneself, selfishness often implies an unwillingness to share or consider others' needs.

Word Family

self-centered
adjectiveخود پسند
selfishly
adverbخود پسندانہ طور پر
selfish
adjectiveخود غرض

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'self' that is 'centered' around itself, ignoring everything else.

Imagine a person standing in front of a mirror, exclusively focused on their own reflection.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نہ خود کو دیکھے نہ غیر کو دیکھے، خود پسندی کی عذلت میں گھرا رہے۔

Na khud ko dekhe na ghair ko dekhe, khud pasandi ki azalat mein ghira rahe.

Neither looks at himself nor at others, trapped in the affliction of self-centeredness.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

خود غرضی میں خوشیاں نہیں ملتی۔

Khud ghadzi mein khushiyan nahi milti.

One does not find happiness in selfishness.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "self-centered" — concerned with one's own interests

First known use: 20th century

The term 'self-centered' combines 'self' meaning 'one's own person' and 'centered,' indicating a focus on oneself. It has evolved to describe a personality trait that prioritizes one's own needs and desires over those of others.