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narcissism
[nahr-suh-siz-em]
noun
inordinate fascination with oneself; excessive self-love; vanity.
Synonyms: ,Psychiatry.narcissistic personality disorder.
Psychoanalysis.erotic gratification derived from admiration of one's own physical or mental attributes, being a normal condition at the infantile level of personality development.
narcissism
/ ˈnɑːsɪˌsɪzəm, ˈnɑːˌsɪzəm /
noun
an exceptional interest in or admiration for oneself, esp one's physical appearance
sexual satisfaction derived from contemplation of one's own physical or mental endowments
narcissism
A consuming self-absorption or self-love; a type of egotism. Narcissists constantly assess their appearance, desires, feelings, and abilities.
Other Word Forms
- narcissist noun
- narcist noun
- narcissistic adjective
- narcistic adjective
- nonnarcism noun
- nonnarcissism noun
- ˌԲˈپ adjective
- ˈԲ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of narcissism1
Word History and Origins
Origin of narcissism1
Example Sentences
She understands there is a formula to our narcissism and neuroses; patterns and mathematical sets of criteria drive our decisions.
So yeah, it's good to hate on narcissism.
I say, almost as a joke, that we should consider testing people for narcissism before putting them in positions of power, although I acknowledge that would not really vibe with the U.S.
And there’s no denying that we’ll all be burdened with a certain level of narcissism when approaching new friendships in a digital world.
Most of this material doesn't seem political, but it does encourage a form of small-minded narcissism, with the relentless focus on the self.
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