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narcissism

Noun

IPA /ˈnɑːsɪsɪzəm/

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Excessive interest in and admiration for yourself.

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narcissism/ˈnɑːsɪsɪzəm/

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Admiring one's own image
Assuming personal superiority
Ignoring other people's views

Narcissism here means excessive self-admiration, as a general character trait.

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The film gently mocks the hero's narcissism as he admires every photograph of himself.
In the novel, the leader's narcissism prevents him from listening to his colleagues.

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narcissism — Excessive interest in and admiration for yourself.

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Excessive interest in and admiration for yourself.

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Word origin

Named after Narcissus, the figure in Greek mythology who became fascinated by his own reflection.

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Narcissism has both an everyday meaning and a more specialised psychological use.

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