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
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Recent Examples of self-obsessed
His personality is exuberant, empathetic, and self-obsessed.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-obsessed
Adjective
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The United States seems to be the only major nation that’s in the grip of such mercenary and selfish dogma.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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Each declaration chips away at the outdated beliefs that wealth is unladylike or selfish.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Cena gets to show off his mane of hair while playing Peacemaker, the egotistical vigilante that made his debut in 2021's Suicide Squad and now leads the acclaimed HBO Max series also starring Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, and Jennifer Holland.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Such an obvious way to exhibit his egotistical personality.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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“Self-obsessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-obsessed. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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