self-focus
|self-fo-cus|
B2
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/sɛlf ˈfoʊkəs/
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/sɛlf ˈfəʊkəs/
attention on oneself
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-focus' originates from the combination of 'self,' meaning 'one's own person,' and 'focus,' meaning 'center of interest or activity.'
Historical Evolution
'self-focus' evolved from the concept of 'self' and 'focus' being used together to describe a psychological state.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'focusing on oneself,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the concentration of attention on oneself, often to the exclusion of others.
Her self-focus made it difficult for her to empathize with others.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41