self-indulgent

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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

This sentimental and self-indulgent social-dance affair to musical selections from Antonín Dvořák, Patsy Cline, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder and Donna Summer goes nowhere, repeatedly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 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

But a one-star review from the Guardian's Peter Bradshaw said it was a "dire, sentimental and self-indulgent film".

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025

Members of Abnegation don’t own many decorations, since they are viewed as self-indulgent, but what few things we were allowed, he has.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth