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self-involved

[self-in-volvd, self-] / ˈsɛlf ɪnˈvɒlvd, ˌsɛlf- /
ADJECTIVE
egotistic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
narcissistic self-absorbed snobbish
WEAK
affected aloof autocratic boastful boasting bragging conceited egocentric egoistic egoistical egomaniacal egotistical haughty individualistic inflated inner-directed intimate intrinsic introverted isolated obsessive opinionated personal pompous prideful proud puffed up self-admiring self-centered self-important self-seeking self-serving selfish stuck on oneself stuck-up subjective superior swollen vain vainglorious wrapped up in oneself

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To my chagrin, being young and self-involved, as well as working a grueling summer job, I remember that I was almost oblivious to the crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Painting Laszlo as some mascot for the self-involved petty bourgeoisie would be easy to do if Berry’s performance didn’t smash all expectations.

From Salon • Nov. 11, 2024

She’s fighting patriarchal powers greater than herself, but she’s not to be underestimated, even if the production doesn’t quite clarify why everyone is in love with this stunning if rather irascible and self-involved young woman.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2024

In one scene, the wildly self-involved protagonist fantasizes about her own funeral.

From New York Times • May 17, 2023

“I'm an only child. Can't you tell by how adorably self-involved I am?”

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green