narcissism

nar-cis-sism · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one's physical appearance.

  2. 2.

    (Psychology) A personality disorder characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a deep need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.

Related words

Antonyms: humility, modesty, selflessness
See also: egotism, narcissist, vanity
Synonyms: egotism, self-absorption, self-love, vanity

Etymology

From Latin Narcissus, from Greek Narkissos, the name of a mythological youth who fell in love with his own reflection.