as in selfness
excessive interest in oneself
in their self-involvement, they never noticed that one of their coworkers was on the verge of an emotional breakdown
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Recent Examples of self-involvement
However, visibility motivation is not limited to self-involvement.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Wettig noted in an August 2009 interview with NPR that though Thirtysomething's characters were often accused of being narcissistic by critics, their self-involvement was also reflective of the time.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025
In terms that viewers of the original series might understand, Esmeralda falls somewhere between the tyranny of Michael Scott, the absurdity of Dwight Schrute, and the self-involvement of Kelly Kapoor with a particular charisma that only Impacciatore could pull off.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
She’s played by an A-list celebrity — Cate Blanchett — operating in a city renowned for its self-involvement and privilege.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
The conceit and self-involvement of Isabella’s brother John is also dispatched effectively, not with aphorism but with his own words.
—Adelle Waldman, New Yorker, 31 May 2025
But when we’re made to watch Tesfaye sing it in its entirety in an unbroken close-up while crying at the beauty of his own music, the introspection turns to simple self-involvement.
—Charles Bramesco, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
But there’s no monopoly on self-involvement, in my experience.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Wettig noted in an August 2009 interview with NPR that though Thirtysomething's characters were often accused of being narcissistic by critics, their self-involvement was also reflective of the time.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2025
In terms that viewers of the original series might understand, Esmeralda falls somewhere between the tyranny of Michael Scott, the absurdity of Dwight Schrute, and the self-involvement of Kelly Kapoor with a particular charisma that only Impacciatore could pull off.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
She’s played by an A-list celebrity — Cate Blanchett — operating in a city renowned for its self-involvement and privilege.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
The conceit and self-involvement of Isabella’s brother John is also dispatched effectively, not with aphorism but with his own words.
—Adelle Waldman, New Yorker, 31 May 2025
But when we’re made to watch Tesfaye sing it in its entirety in an unbroken close-up while crying at the beauty of his own music, the introspection turns to simple self-involvement.
—Charles Bramesco, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
But there’s no monopoly on self-involvement, in my experience.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-involvement
Noun
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Shooting the final sequence from Cassie’s point of view was a last-minute adjustment, which Levinson made the day of filming to emphasize Cassie’s narcissism and selfishness.—
Zoe Papelis,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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The doctor further explained that the traits of a narcissist encompass low empathy, arrogance, entitlement, grandiosity and pathological selfishness.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The elevated bamboo design looks sleek in any space, whether used as a writing desk, makeup vanity, or side table, and has earned numerous five-star ratings for its sturdiness, quality, and ease of assembly.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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There’s space to spread out, too, with notably generous layouts and extra-large bathroom vanities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The narcissism charge was especially baffling.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Shooting the final sequence from Cassie’s point of view was a last-minute adjustment, which Levinson made the day of filming to emphasize Cassie’s narcissism and selfishness.—
Zoe Papelis,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But that order is built on ego, not psychology.—
Daren Smith,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2026
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In a rollicking monologue, Fry described all opera as comedy, tragedy merely being the result of idiotic egos incapable of levity.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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