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
• vain
• vainglorious
• 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

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

His personality is exuberant, empathetic, and self-obsessed. —Ramon Ramirez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 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