Self-Centred – Only interested in yourself

To remember the definition of the word self-centred, use the following mnemonic:

She put herself at the centre (self-centred) of the world. She was only interested in herself.

Examples of self-centred in a sentence

He was so self-centred that he didn't realise his friends were upset with him.

She noticed she had become very self-centred after living on her own for years, she wasn't used to looking after the needs of others.

They were all so self-centred, they couldn't agree on anything.