self-absorbed

adjective
UK: /ˌself.əbˈzɔːbd/
US: /ˌself.æbˈzɔːrbd/

  1. Only interested in yourself and your own problems.

    1. He is too self-absorbed to notice my feelings now.
    2. She's so self-absorbed that she didn't even ask how I was feeling after my surgery.

  2. Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one's own concerns.

    1. The self-absorbed celebrity only talked about herself.
    2. It is hard to have a conversation with such a self-absorbed person who dominates every topic.

Synonyms

egocentric narcissistic self-centered

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-absorbed" in English means: Only interested in yourself and your own problems., Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one's own concerns..

The phonetic transcription of "self-absorbed" is /ˌself.əbˈzɔːbd/ in British English and /ˌself.æbˈzɔːrbd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "self-absorbed": egocentric, narcissistic, self-centered.

Example usage of "self-absorbed": "He is too self-absorbed to notice my feelings now.". More examples on the page.