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The Britannica Dictionary self–centered 1 ENTRIES FOUND:

• self–centered (adjective)

self–centered (US) adjective or British self–centred /ˌsɛlfˈsɛntɚd/ self–centered (US) adjective or British self–centred /ˌsɛlfˈsɛntɚd/ Britannica Dictionary definition of SELF–CENTERED [more self–centered; most self–centered] disapproving : too interested in yourself and not caring about the needs or feelings of other people : selfish

• I think he's a self-centered and opinionated jerk.

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