A selfish person wants everything for themselves, with no thought for the needs of others. Someone who is self-centered is preoccupied with themselves and is solely concerned with their own welfare, needs and interests. Self-centered people tend to not only be selfish but also egotistical and self-sufficient.

Does selfish mean self centered?

Selfish (of a person, action, or motive) means lacking consideration for others, and/or is concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure. In contrast, self-centered means being preoccupied with oneself and one's affairs.

What makes a person selfish and self centered?

There are various degrees of being self-centered, but the general traits are the same: putting themselves first, only caring about their needs and wants, being unable to see another's perspective, being uncaring of others.