self-absorption

[self-ab-sawrp-shuhn, -zawrp-, self-] / ˈsɛlf æbˈsɔrp ʃən, -ˈzɔrp-, ˌsɛlf- /

NOUN

egoism

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrogance egotism narcissism self-confidence selfishness

STRONG

assurance boastfulness boasting bragging conceit conceitedness egocentrism egomania gasconade haughtiness insolence megalomania ostentation overconfidence presumption pride self-centeredness self-importance self-interest self-love self-possession self-regard self-worship superiority vainglory vanity

WEAK

egocentricity self-admiration self-involvement swellheadedness vaunting

Antonyms

STRONG

humility meekness modesty shyness timidity

Example Sentences

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By the end, it’s hard not to feel for him even as you laugh at his self-absorption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer were found guilty of, as the prosecutor put it, “selfishness, self-absorption, immaturity and greed.”

From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2024

But at the very centre of this film is Prince Andrew, played with fleshy self-absorption by Rufus Sewell.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2024

The interview went viral on Friday, prompting widespread criticism of Wenner and portraying him as embodying stereotypes about Baby Boomer self-absorption and entitlement.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2023

“Sparrow’s still in the garden, pouting about something,” said Ruby, her self-absorption apparently admitting no hint as to what that something might be.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

self-absorption

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