Synonyms of self-absorbed

self-absorbed

adjective

ˌself-əb-ˈsȯrbd 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• selfish
• egotistical
• narcissistic
• egocentric
• self-centered
• self-involved
• egoistical
• solipsistic
• self-obsessed
• egomaniacal
• self-concerned
• self-preoccupied
• egotistic
• self-interested
• self-regarding
• egoistic
• self-oriented
• self-seeking
• self-serving
• self-infatuated
• self-loving
• smug
• proud
• inner-directed
• conceited
• self-important
• self-indulgent
• vainglorious
• vain
• self-satisfied
• complacent
• self-conceited
• self-contented
• self-glorifying
• pompous
• self-complacent
• prideful
• self-directed
• self-opinionated
• overweening
• self-pleased

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• selfless
• unselfish
• altruistic
• generous
• benevolent
• magnanimous
• philanthropic
• humanitarian
• charitable
• philanthropical
• self-sacrificing
• beneficent
• self-denying
• other-directed
• self-forgetful
• diffident
• greathearted
• self-forgetting
• self-giving
• self-doubting
• self-flagellating
• self-reflective
• self-questioning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of self-absorbed

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

But Shirley MacLaine takes things to a whole other level when Aurora — who audiences could be forgiven for initially dismissing as a vapid and self-absorbed mom — takes our heartstrings and refuses to let go. —Ew Staff, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025

There's no market for a self-absorbed, past his prime, locker room cancer? —Dianna Russini, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025