self-involved
Example Sentences
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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
She’s been Emmy nominated twice for her guest turn on “Hacks” as DJ Vance, the floundering adult daughter of a self-involved comedian.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2025
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
In one scene, the wildly self-involved protagonist fantasizes about her own funeral.
From New York Times • May 17, 2023
“He was too busy being adorably self-involved to notice,” Hassan interjected.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
