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

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

From MarketWatch • Jan. 6, 2026

Given his profoundly narcissistic personality, he would prefer to be loved by all, and still yearns for such an implausible outcome.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025

"Those are the best of them. The worst of them have got this kind of narcissistic inflation where they go: 'I can help people, I can do better than the psychiatrists'."

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2025

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

From "Paper Towns" by John Green