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Synonyms & Similar Words
egotistical
narcissistic
self-centered
self-obsessed
introverted
individualistic
personal
private
inward-looking
insular
parochial
provincial
limited
narrow-minded
selfish
egocentric
vain
proud
conceited
haughty
superior
arrogant
pompous
pretentious
self-important
self-satisfied
complacent
smug
introverted
isolated
solitary
lone
alone
solitary
hermitic
reclusive
secluded
isolated
Meaning of Self-Absorbed
Having an excessive preoccupation with one's own thoughts, feelings, and experiences
Definitions
- Having or showing a tendency to be excessively concerned with one's own thoughts, feelings, and experiences
- * Being preoccupied with one's own ego, and lacking interest in others
Etymology of Self-Absorbed
The term "self-absorbed" originated in the mid-17th century, derived from the words "self" and "absorbed", with "absorbed" coming from the Latin "absorbere", meaning to swallow up or engulf
Historically, the word has been used to describe individuals who are overly focused on their own thoughts, feelings, and experiences, often to the exclusion of others
Example Uses
- She's so self-absorbed, she never asks about anyone else's life
- * He's become self-absorbed since he started his new business, always talking about his own success
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
selfless
altruistic
generous
outgoing
extroverted
sociable
gregarious
friendly
considerate
thoughtful
empathetic
compassionate
kind
humble
modest
unassuming
unpretentious
down-to-earth
simple
unselfish
public-spirited
community-minded
cooperative
collaborative