n. The quality or state of being self-centered. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } a. 1. Centered in itself, or in one's self. [ 1913 Webster ]

There hangs the ball of earth and water mixt,
Self-centered and unmoved. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. interested solely or primiarily in oneself, or one's own welfare; disinclined to consider the interests of others; selfish; egotistical. [ PJC ]

{ a. Centering in one's self. [ 1913 Webster ]