self-absorbed

adjective

self-ab·sorbed | \ ˌself-əb-ˈsȯrbd,

-ˈzȯrbd\

Definition of self-absorbed

: absorbed in one's own thoughts, activities, or interests

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The first known use of self-absorbed was in 1796

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self-absorbed

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of self-absorbed

: only caring about and interested in yourself

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