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 the new documentary Narcissist’s Playbook, NXIVM whistleblower and director Mark Vicente looks closely at the causes and impact of narcissism on society by interviewing experts as well as those who have been personally affected by the condition. — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

Lonnie is a Ferrell-ian blend of narcissism and good-natured childishness, but of the wishy-washiest type. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 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