narcissistic
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If economics can be called the dismal science, I’d argue that eugenics might be called the narcissistic one.
From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026
It’s a primitive but effective tactic identified by psychologists as one used by manipulative or narcissistic people.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 6, 2026
One described them as "dishonest, narcissistic… gaming a system free at point of use."
From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025
In the Season 3 premiere of CBS’s Elsbeth, Colbert plays Scotty Bristol, a narcissistic late-night talk show host who becomes the episode’s murder victim — a role that feels especially meta given real-world developments.
From Salon • Oct. 13, 2025
“Margo’s parents suffer a severe narcissistic injury whenever she acts out,” Dad said to me.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
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