Definitions

narcissism

[nahr-suh-siz-em] / ˈnɑr səˌsɪz ɛm /

NOUN

egotism

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrogance self-absorption selfishness

STRONG

assurance boastfulness boasting bragging conceit conceitedness ego egoism egomania gasconade haughtiness insolence ostentation overconfidence presumption pride self-confidence self-importance self-interest self-love self-possession self-regard self-worship superiority vainglory vanity

WEAK

amour-propre egocentricity self-admiration swellheadedness vainness vaunting

Antonyms

STRONG

humility meekness modesty shyness timidity

Example Sentences

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The reported investigation into Carroll is about more than the president’s bottomless narcissism.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

This produced an effect of narcissism leavened by good-heartedness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

"It's a confused mix of ambition and narcissism, unleavened by any effort at intellectual coherence," said Bruce Jones, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

But others have a more mixed record, and one can see how their bullying and narcissism might have served them.

From Slate • Nov. 4, 2025

Professional narcissism is by no means confined to academia.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

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