self-absorbed

adjective

self-ab·sorbed ˌself-əb-ˈsȯrbd

-ˈzȯrbd

Synonyms of self-absorbed next

: absorbed in one's own thoughts, activities, or interests

Examples of self-absorbed in a Sentence

a self-absorbed man who seems utterly oblivious to the social problems of his own urban neighborhood

Recent Examples on the Web Zoey Johnson Zoey, the fashion-forward and occasionally self-absorbed eldest Johnson child. —

Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Sep. 2024 But the message is dark, self-absorbed and lacks empathy. —

Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024 Harris notes the assumptions of all childfree people being self-absorbed, hating children, and not contributing to society ignore the truth. —

Essence, 1 Aug. 2024 The main cast includes Josh McDermitt as Stuart Lane, the powerful and self-absorbed co-founder of the firm; Lex Scott Davis as savvy and strong lawyer Erica Rollins; and Bryan Greenberg as Rick Dodsen, Ted’s protege and Erica’s rival. —

Emily Longeretta, Variety, 1 Aug. 2024 Spiteful, judgmental, and self-absorbed, Livia Soprano (Nancy Marchand) makes life hell for her son to the point of requiring years of psychotherapy. —

and Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 25 June 2024 To that end, yes, honeymoon phases are gushy (and self-absorbed). —

Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 19 June 2024 On the dark side, be wary of coming across as selfish and self-absorbed when your needs aren't met. —

Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024 Unbeknownst to juror Gladden, his oddball cohorts and other courtroom figures for the (fake) trial are all paid performers — including James Marsden, who plays a self-absorbed, caricatured version of himself. —

James Mercadante, EW.com, 30 May 2024

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