noun
narcissism
NAR-sih-siz-um/ˈnɑːrsɪsɪzəm/
Excessive focus on and admiration of oneself.
Narcissism keeps the person's attention on the mirror while a friend tries to speak.
Etymology
Narcissus fell in love with his own reflection in a spring. His name, with an ending forming a condition or tendency, turns that story into a term for excessive self-admiration.
In context
happiness is self-love and self-act acceptance without grandiosity and narcissism without selfishness
More examples
- There is a difference between healthy confidence and narcissism.
- Her narcissism leaves little room for anyone else's concerns.
- The novel pokes fun at the actor's narcissism.
Forms
narcissist noun — A person with excessive self-admiration.
narcissistic adjective — Excessively focused on and admiring oneself.
Similar words
- vanity
- Emphasizes excessive pride in appearance, abilities, or achievements.
- egotism
- Emphasizes exaggerated self-importance, often expressed through boasting.