Narcissism 601 Words You Need to Know
/ˈnɑː.sɪ.sɪ.zəm/ (noun)
Definition
the psychological condition of admiring one’s own appearance or abilities excessively and unreasonably, egocentrism, self-admiration, conceit, conceitedness, vanity, vainness, erotic interest in oneself, egoism, self-love, self-importance, egotism, megalomania, self-absorption
Example
Narcissistic personality disorder — one of several types of personality disorders — is a mental condition in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy for others. But behind this mask of extreme confidence lies a fragile self-esteem that’s vulnerable to the slightest criticism.
Source: https://www.mayoclinic.org/
Antonyms
selflessness, humility, humbleness, meekness
Parts of speech
Adjective: narcissistic
Adverb: narcissistically
Noun: narcissist
Noun: Narcissus
