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self-preoccupation

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of self-preoccupation

excessive interest in oneself

the smug self-preoccupation of a generation that had grown up experiencing nothing but affluence

Synonyms of self-preoccupation

egocentricity, egocentrism, egoism, egomania, egotism, narcissism, navel-gazing, self-absorption, self-centeredness, self-concern, self-interest, self-involvement, self-regard, selfishness, selfness

Words Related to self-preoccupation

complacence, complacency, conceit, conceitedness, ego, pomposity, pompousness, pride, pridefulness, self-admiration, self-conceit, self-esteem, self-importance, self-indulgence, self-love, self-partiality, self-respect, self-satisfaction, self-sufficiency, smugness, vaingloriousness, vainglory, vainness, vanity

self-assumption, self-consequence, self-content, self-contentment, self-glorification

Near Antonyms of self-preoccupation

altruism, generosity, magnanimity, self-sacrifice

detachment, disinterestedness, fairness, impartiality, neutrality, objectivity

self-flagellation

self-annihilation, self-immolation

Antonyms of self-preoccupation

self-abandonment, self-forgetfulness, selflessness, unselfishness

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