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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of self-absorbed

Nio Russell is a vocal standout as Joanne, the brainy but long-suffering girlfriend of the promiscuous and self-absorbed performance artist Maureen, played with endearing confidence by Michael Amira Temple. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026

Then again, every new generation gets labeled lazy, self-absorbed, and entitled by its predecessors. — Jake Angelo, Fortune, 31 May 2026

As self-absorbed as Smith is, his respect for Bayless is profound. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026

Marty is self-absorbed, forgetful, doesn’t much like people and spends hours online looking for advice about how to be a handyman. — Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026