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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In this story, the father’s behavior is exemplary and mothers (more than one) are selfish with bad habits who don’t act to their children’s benefit.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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The removal of living beings from their natural environment, along with the massive scale of human intervention, can be just as pernicious as the instinctive and selfish destruction that is often overlooked.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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“Self-absorbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-absorbed. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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