narcissistic

Example Sentences

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If economics can be called the dismal science, I’d argue that eugenics might be called the narcissistic one.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026

Was Kiritsis a narcissistic madman or a schmuck who’d put too much trust in the American ideals of hard work and fair treatment?

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

It’s a primitive but effective tactic identified by psychologists as one used by manipulative or narcissistic people.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 6, 2026

One described them as "dishonest, narcissistic… gaming a system free at point of use."

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

“Margo’s parents suffer a severe narcissistic injury whenever she acts out,” Dad said to me.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green