self-involved
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
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
Galinda is perky, blonde, self-involved and universally adored, presumably from the moment she trilled into the world.
From Salon ● Dec. 2, 2024
In other words, it’s a space only occupied, perhaps, by the delusional or self-involved.
From New York Times ● Feb. 8, 2024
I’d been in the same room with the ambassador every minute that he was in our house, and besides, that overstuffed, freeloading bureaucrat was too self-involved to ever commit murder.
From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson
