self-absorbed

Example Sentences

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“Seinfeld,” a show starring comedian Jerry Seinfeld playing a version of himself and often humorously described as a show about nothing, followed four self absorbed friends in New York City.

From Reuters • Sep. 16, 2019

But Emilio Estevez and Molly Ringwald get their turns as these self absorbed kids come to the realisation that they all have pressures and fears that they can relate to.

From The Guardian • May 8, 2018

The other end — all of us have some normal traits of narcissism where we may be self absorbed at times.

From New York Times • Aug. 24, 2015

As a lifetime Dawg fan and season-ticket holder for 14 years, until relocating out of state, I’m a bit disappointed The Seattle Times doesn’t publish views other than excessive whining from self absorbed “fans”.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 15, 2014

The belief is that Brahma, waking from the slumber of his self absorbed solitude, feels his loneliness, and his thoughts and emotions go forth in creative forms, composing the immense scheme of worlds and creatures.

From The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life by Alger, William Rounseville