narcissism

noun
UK: /ˈnɑːsɪsɪzəm/
US: /ˈnɑːrsɪsɪzəm/

  1. Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one's physical appearance.

    1. His narcissism made it hard to be around him.
    2. The politician's narcissism was evident in every speech he gave about himself.

  2. A personality disorder characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-importance, a need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy for others.

    1. The therapist suggested his behavior might be linked to narcissism.
    2. Diagnosing narcissism requires careful assessment of a person's long-term patterns of behavior and interpersonal relationships.

Synonyms

egotism self-love conceit vanity self-admiration
narcissism adjective

  1. Displaying excessive admiration for oneself.

    1. He has a narcissism attitude.
    2. Her social media posts displayed a level of narcissism that made me unfollow her.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "narcissism" in English means: Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one's physical appearance., A personality disorder characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-importance, a need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy for others..

The phonetic transcription of "narcissism" is /ˈnɑːsɪsɪzəm/ in British English and /ˈnɑːrsɪsɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "narcissism": egotism, self-love, conceit, vanity, self-admiration.

Example usage of "narcissism": "His narcissism made it hard to be around him.". More examples on the page.