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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

One could argue Jude is doing something similar, advocating that we release our vitriol by laughing at the corruption and poisonous self-absorption Angela witnesses.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2024

As the weeks crept on, Harry could not help but notice, even through his new self-absorption, that Ron seemed to be taking charge.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling