Synonyms of self-obsessed

self-obsessed

adjective

ˌself-əb-ˈsest 

as in selfish

overly concerned with one's own desires, needs, or interests

a self-obsessed television journalist, she has a penchant for making herself the focus of every story

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• selfless
• unselfish
• altruistic
• humanitarian
• generous
• benevolent
• magnanimous
• philanthropic
• 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-obsessed

And though Ricky isn’t quite so self-obsessed, his malaise hints at a comparable type of privilege. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 July 2026

Her performance as the eccentric and self-obsessed school principal has earned James a 2026 Critics Choice Award for best supporting actress in a comedy series, as well as four Emmy nominations and nods at the Golden Globes, Independent Spirit Awards and Gotham Awards. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 17 June 2026

But Streisand apparently couldn’t help herself, going off on some tangents in her post that left some respondents amused but others thinking that the entertainment legend was living up to her reputation for being self-obsessed. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026

In certain circles, identifying with the city is shorthand for being uncultured and self-obsessed, even soulless. — Ella Berman august 7, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025

Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Be wary of becoming self-obsessed or overly fascinated with your interests. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2024

Millennials and Gen Zers (Louis himself is a Millennial) are sometimes derided for being self-obsessed. — Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 29 Feb. 2024