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Narcissism 601 Words You Need to Know

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


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