preoccupation with self

NOUN

egoism/egotism

Synonyms

WEAK

arrogance assurance boastfulness boasting bragging conceit conceitedness egocentricity egomania gasconade haughtiness insolence megalomania narcissism ostentation overconfidence presumption pride self-absorption self-admiration self-confidence self-importance self-interest self-love self-possession self-regard self-worship selfishness superiority swellheadedness vainglory vanity vaunting

Antonyms

WEAK

altruism humility selflessness

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This helps him and above all her to eliminate that super-conscious preoccupation with self which has become the bane of existence in modern times.

From Religion And Health by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

Place of Children in Psychotherapy.—Where there are children the interests are much more urgent and there is little time for such preoccupation with self as gives one "that tired feeling."

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

Hysterical manifestations are indeed common at all the noted shrines, and wherever the excitement of exorcism is at hand to feed the morbid preoccupation with self of the hysterical.

From Rome by Malleson, Hope

preoccupation with self

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