narcissism
word
Definition
Narcissism is excessive love or admiration for oneself, often ignoring others' feelings or needs.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in psychology, sometimes informally to criticize someone self-centered. Collocates with 'extreme narcissism' or 'social media narcissism.' Not just confidence—describes being obsessed with oneself in a negative way.
Spanish: narcisismoPortuguese (BR): narcisismoPortuguese (PT): narcisismoChinese (Simplified): 自恋Chinese (Traditional): 自戀Hindi: अहंवादArabic: النرجسية
Example Sentences
His narcissism makes it hard for him to care about others.
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Narcissism can affect relationships and friendships.
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Some people mistake confidence for narcissism.
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Social media seems to encourage a bit of narcissism these days.
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His narcissism was obvious whenever he talked about his achievements.
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It’s one thing to be proud, but too much narcissism can push people away.
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