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Word

narcissist

noun B2

Meanings

noun

A person who is excessively self-centered and constantly seeks admiration.

Visual cue for narcissist — meaning 1
noun

Someone who shows little empathy and uses others mainly to boost their own ego.

Visual cue for narcissist — meaning 2

Definition

A narcissist is a person who is overly self-centered and craves admiration from others.

A narcissist is someone who thinks they are more important than other people and strongly wants attention and praise. They may talk a lot about themselves and have difficulty caring about others’ feelings. In everyday use, the word often describes a person whose behavior seems selfish, arrogant, or manipulative.

Examples

  • He acted like a narcissist and turned every conversation back to himself.
  • Living with a narcissist can be exhausting because nothing is ever about you.
  • She realized her boss was a narcissist when he took credit for the whole team’s work.
  • Don’t assume someone is a narcissist just because they are confident.
  • His friends drifted away after years of dealing with a narcissist.