Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for self-absorbed

self-absorbed

adjective as in vain

Strongest matches

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"We will no longer be an isolated country, a country that is self-absorbed and acts solely out of political necessity."

Read more on Barron's

A moment ago these mysterious adults had been in a screaming argument, but now they seemed satisfied and self-absorbed, as if each had privately declared him-or herself the winner.

Read more on Literature

Bellingham's talent is without question but he has long been a polarising figure amid reports some in the England camp believe he is too self-absorbed.

Read more on Barron's

Ethnocentric, rude to others while traveling abroad in their own countries, ignorant of the world, self-absorbed, arrogant, rude — these are the very characteristics of America’s president.

Read more on Salon

Suddenly, everyone is fixated on congressional boundaries, for which we can thank our voraciously self-absorbed president.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement