narcissism

noun

ˈnär-sə-ˌsi-zəm How to pronounce narcissism (audio)
Definition of narcissismnext
as in selfness
excessive interest in oneself in his narcissism, he just assumed that everyone else wanted to hear the tiny details of his day

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Recent Examples of narcissism Through Midge’s eyes, Gregory laid waste to the casual cruelty, cattiness, sexism and narcissism of 90s workplace culture, dating, family relationships, female friendships, consumerism and more. — Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 But there is certainly consistencies with the narcissism and being driven by power and control. — K.j. Yossman, Variety, 30 July 2026 In the new documentary Narcissist’s Playbook, NXIVM whistleblower and director Mark Vicente looks closely at the causes and impact of narcissism on society by interviewing experts as well as those who have been personally affected by the condition. — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 Lonnie is a Ferrell-ian blend of narcissism and good-natured childishness, but of the wishy-washiest type. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for narcissism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for narcissism
  1. selfishness
  2. vanity
  3. ego
  4. egocentrism
  5. egocentricity
  6. egomania
  7. self-absorption
  8. egoism
Noun
  • But Vicki’s insufferable attitude is nothing compared to Lisa’s selfishness by the end of the episode.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Timidity dissolves into might, selfishness gives place to broad-reaching love, incompetence is replaced with obedience to God’s perfect direction.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of selfishness
Noun
  • This looks snug and has a flushing toilet, a vanity sink, a shower, and a washer/dryer.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
  • But his work has likely been on your neck, your vanity, your partner or your ex.
    — Arabelle Sicardi, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of vanity
Noun
  • Let’s set your ego at the door and figure out what’s going on with just some of the techniques that happened today.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Trump’s presidency seems rooted in a policy du jour mindset which responds first and foremost to pleasuring his insatiable ego.
    — Kevin Igoe, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of ego
Noun
  • The imaginary audience belief arises from the larger concept of adolescent egocentrism.
    — Sarah Vanbuskirk, Parents, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Young children frequently blame themselves due to egocentrism, while the transition to two homes presents logistical and emotional challenges.
    — Patricia Fersch, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of egocentrism
Noun
  • Luckily, the egocentricity of the business makes for very interesting pickings.
    — James Fallon, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Definition of egocentricity
Noun
  • The reader feels Evans’ increasing egomania on every page.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Age and bitterness appear to have compounded the narcissism and egomania to produce derangement.
    — Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
Definition of egomania
Noun
  • Love contains the seeds of its own destruction—the cruelty and self-absorption that turns the afflicted against one another, and themselves.
    — Merve Emre, New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The action cuts back and forth from Anna and Alice in Rome, the latter still deeply resentful and convinced the whole elaborate story is just some morbid fantasy hatched out of her mother’s self-absorption.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of self-absorption
Noun
  • Kikuko sometimes mistook Shigejiro’s cheerfulness for egoism owing to the distortions produced by her illness.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • There was too much egoism politically for each country to be all together with a unique economy, language and president.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Definition of egoism

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“Narcissism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narcissism. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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