Egocentricities

/ˌiɡoʊˌsɛnˈtrɪsɪtiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of egocentricity; multiple instances of self-centered thinking, behavior, or character traits.

Etymology

From egocentric plus the noun-forming suffix -ity, then pluralized with -ies. Each instance refers to a specific selfish or self-focused quality.

Kelly Says

Every famous genius—from Newton to Steve Jobs—had these weird egocentricities, like they thought differently from everyone else because they *were* different, which created this self-fulfilling prophecy of arrogance.

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