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self-indulgent

[self-in-duhl-juhnt, self-] / ˈsɛlf ɪnˈdʌl dʒənt, ˌsɛlf- /


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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

The comedian stayed away from politics, though he did acknowledge the devastating wildfires that struck the region, saying, “in a moment such as this, any awards show can seem self-indulgent and superfluous.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 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

He would have thought Hoagland was typically American, crazy, self-indulgent, too rich in time and money.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee


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