self-absorption

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A slate of songs by Charli XCX captures Catherine’s tragic self-absorption without seeming jarringly modern.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

But Carell steers clear of anything resembling a star turn, preferring instead to be a witness to these theatrical proceedings until the crucial showdown with Alexander, whose titanic self-absorption Molina captures to perfection.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2024

But at the very centre of this film is Prince Andrew, played with fleshy self-absorption by Rufus Sewell.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2024

Jacobs, the prop master, is encouraged that the show’s carefully selected signifiers of wealth, status, self-absorption and poor taste are still being appreciated by fans.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 13, 2024

But insulated by her money, a staff of paid attendants, and unwavering self-absorption, Pittman was heedless of the resentment and scorn she inspired in others; she remained as oblivious as Jane Austen’s Emma.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer