self-indulgent
Example Sentences
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That Europeans and Canadians resent being spoken to in this way is self-indulgent on our part.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
In that instance, the public were given the chance to choose the overall winner, opting for the term describing "unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly or greedy" behaviour.
From Barron's ● Dec. 1, 2025
One said it would be "madness" to get rid of the prime minister at this stage, while one minister branded Burnham's comments "completely illogical and utterly self-indulgent".
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2025
But it’s tough to shake the impression that the book’s grand quest, Patricia’s attempt to rescue a self, is self-indulgent and repetitious, spiraling to earth as it tries to soar.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2025
He would have thought Hoagland was typically American, crazy, self-indulgent, too rich in time and money.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
