self-focused
|self-fo-cused|
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/sɛlf ˈfoʊkəst/
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/sɛlf ˈfəʊkəst/
self-centered attention
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-focused' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'focused', where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'focused' means concentrated or directed attention.
Historical Evolution
'self-focused' evolved from the combination of 'self' and 'focused', which have been used in English since the Middle Ages.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'concentrated on oneself', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
concentrated on one's own thoughts, feelings, or interests.
She became self-focused after the incident, often reflecting on her own feelings.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45