navel-gazing
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Synonyms
egocentricity, egocentrism, egoism, egomania, egotism, narcissism, self-absorption, self-centeredness, self-concern, self-interest, self-involvement, self-preoccupation, self-regard, selfishness, selfness
Antonyms
self-abandonment, self-forgetfulness, selflessness, unselfishness
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navel-gazing
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English Language Learners Definition of navel-gazing
: the activity of thinking too much or too deeply about yourself, your experiences, your feelings, etc.
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