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egocentricity

Preoccupation with self and insensitivity to others. In sport it may be manifested as an attempt to obtain personal recognition by beating others in competition.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: attempting to get personal recognition for yourself (especially by unacceptable means)
  Synonyms: egoism, self-interest, self-concern, self-centeredness


 
 

 

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