as in selfish
overly concerned with one's own desires, needs, or interests
a self-absorbed man who seems utterly oblivious to the social problems of his own urban neighborhood
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Recent Examples of self-absorbed
Carrie already knew that her father was self-absorbed and irresponsible.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
Or as desperate as affluent people can be while also being completely self-absorbed.
—Glenn Kenny, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Bottom line: Air travelers are more self-absorbed and stressed than ever.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Although Kilmer had gained a reputation for being antagonistic and self-absorbed early in his career, the actor captured the screen with his magnetic and striking performances.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
Or as desperate as affluent people can be while also being completely self-absorbed.
—Glenn Kenny, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Bottom line: Air travelers are more self-absorbed and stressed than ever.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Although Kilmer had gained a reputation for being antagonistic and self-absorbed early in his career, the actor captured the screen with his magnetic and striking performances.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-absorbed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-absorbed
selfish
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The referee agreed with Warner’s claimed mitigation factors of remorse, an absence of dishonest or selfish motive, cooperating with the proceedings and dealing with personal or emotional problems.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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Dark warnings from the United States about the risks of dependence on China will ring hollow to countries that are all too aware of how willing the United States is to weaponize interdependence for its own selfish purposes.—
HENRY FARRELL,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Self-absorbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-absorbed. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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