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

In conclusion, the distance between narcissism and healthy philautia is extraordinary because of the difference in values and goals of the two concepts. — Gregory Stebbins, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Desirée can so often come off a bundle of cliches of actresses of a certain age, all narcissism, hedonism and irresponsibility. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026

Now layer in a New York fanbase whose narcissism is only matched by the novelty of its first finals since ‘99. — Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 3 June 2026

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