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navel-gazing
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navel–gaz·ing

noun \ˈnā-vəl-ˈgā-ziŋ\

Definition of NAVEL-GAZING

: useless or excessive self-contemplation
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First Known Use of NAVEL-GAZING

1963

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Synonyms
egocentricity, egocentrism, egomania, egotism, narcissism, navel-gazing, self-absorption, self-centeredness, self-concern, self-interest, self-involvement, selfishness, selfness, self-preoccupation, self-regard
Antonyms
self-abandonment, self-forgetfulness, selflessness, unselfishness

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