Self-directed
Self-directed adjective - (of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment.
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Self-centered and self-directed are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Self-centered" instead an adjective phrase "Self-directed".
Self-centered
Self-centered adjective - Overly concerned with one's own desires, needs, or interests.
Usage example: a group of self-centered residents with no interest or involvement in their community
Self-directed and self-centered are semantically related. You can use "Self-directed" instead an adjective phrase "Self-centered".
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- selfish and self-directed
- selfish and self-centered
- egotistic and self-directed
- egotistic and self-centered
- independent and self-directed
- independent and self-centered
- narcissistic and self-directed
- narcissistic and self-centered
- egocentric and self-directed
- egocentric and self-centered
- egoistic and self-directed
- egoistic and self-centered
- self-sufficient and self-directed
- self-sufficient and self-centered
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