self-indulgent
Example Sentences
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That Europeans and Canadians resent being spoken to in this way is self-indulgent on our part.
The comedian stayed away from politics, though he did acknowledge the devastating wildfires that struck the region, saying, “in a moment such as this, any awards show can seem self-indulgent and superfluous.”
From Los Angeles Times
In that instance, the public were given the chance to choose the overall winner, opting for the term describing "unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly or greedy" behaviour.
From Barron's
One said it would be "madness" to get rid of the prime minister at this stage, while one minister branded Burnham's comments "completely illogical and utterly self-indulgent".
From BBC
But it’s tough to shake the impression that the book’s grand quest, Patricia’s attempt to rescue a self, is self-indulgent and repetitious, spiraling to earth as it tries to soar.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
