Synonyms of narcissism

narcissism

noun

ˈnär-sə-ˌsi-zəm 

as in selfness

excessive interest in oneself

in his narcissism, he just assumed that everyone else wanted to hear the tiny details of his day

Synonyms & Similar Words

• selfness
• selfishness
• vanity
• ego
• egocentrism
• egocentricity
• egomania
• self-absorption
• egoism
• egotism
• pridefulness
• self-centeredness
• self-involvement
• self-interest
• self-preoccupation
• navel-gazing
• self-concern
• smugness
• self-regard
• pride
• vainness
• self-love
• complacency
• conceitedness
• self-admiration
• vainglory
• self-satisfaction
• self-conceit
• self-importance
• pompousness
• self-respect
• pomposity
• self-sufficiency
• self-indulgence
• conceit
• complacence
• self-esteem
• self-glorification
• vaingloriousness
• self-contentment
• self-content
• self-assumption
• self-consequence
• self-partiality

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• selflessness
• altruism
• unselfishness
• generosity
• magnanimity
• objectivity
• detachment
• fairness
• self-sacrifice
• neutrality
• disinterestedness
• self-forgetfulness
• impartiality
• self-abandonment
• self-flagellation
• self-annihilation
• self-immolation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of narcissism

That escape also reveals the profound depths of his narcissism. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 29 May 2026

Grizz was one of the most thoughtful and emotionally intelligent figures in the 30 Rock cast, in stark contrast with the zany narcissism of most of its key players. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026

These experts suggested Trump showed signs of narcissism, sociopathic tendencies, and a fixation on the haunting legacy of his punishing father. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 20 May 2026

The theme is a conduit for a larger meditation, one that runs throughout the film, on the narcissism of male anger. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 May 2026