self-centered

This term carries a strong negative connotation, describing a personality trait where an individual lacks empathy or awareness of others. It suggests a psychological blindness to the needs of those around them, often resulting in social friction or perceived arrogance.

While similar to "selfish," this word emphasizes the internal focus and the perspective of the person rather than just the act of taking more than one's share. It describes a state of being where the individual is the absolute center of their own perceived universe.