égocentrisme

Definitions of égocentrisme
  1. noun
    stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
    synonyms: égoïsme
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    antonyms:
    désintéressement
    the quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time or money or effort etc. for others
    types:
    avidité
    an excessive desire for wealth (usually in large amounts)
    intérêt personnel, opportunisme, égoïsme
    taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
    type of:
    avarice, pingrerie
    a lack of generosity; a general unwillingness to part with money
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