Word
narcissism
Meanings
excessive self-admiration and self-centered behavior
in psychology, a personality trait or pattern involving an inflated self-image and a strong need for admiration
Definition
Narcissism is excessive self-focus and admiration for oneself.
Narcissism is a strong focus on yourself, especially your own importance, appearance, or achievements. It often includes needing a lot of attention and praise from others. In everyday use, it usually suggests selfishness and lack of empathy, though it can also be used in psychology to describe a personality pattern.
Examples
- His constant bragging made people suspect narcissism.
- The interview revealed a streak of narcissism in her answers.
- Social media can sometimes encourage narcissism.
- They mistook confidence for narcissism at first.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse narcissism with healthy confidence, but narcissism implies excessive self-focus and a need for admiration.
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