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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To take time out of one’s days or nights or weekends, to excuse oneself from family time, or time with friends, in order to write and think about one’s life, is an act of selfishness that is needed more now than ever.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
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And there is a selfishness in understanding that in your craft and your industry, this is a pinnacle.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Xiarhos says this time around feels different because of a special new Massachusetts vanity license plate that benefits K-9s and their caretakers.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Accessories include vanity bags, bowling bags and thong sandals.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Our analyses leverage this variation, particularly higher levels, but the sample itself was not constructed based on narcissism.—
Paul Sanchez Ruiz,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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That’s the root of narcissism, not self-love but fake perfection.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Watching a prodigy embarrass the world over 72 holes was riveting; equally captivating is following the same person be exposed by life, hubris and ego.—
Mac Engel
April 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Their iconic Full-On Plumping Lip Polish is designed to unleash your sexy alter-ego and stimulate your senses.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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