Synonyms of narcissism

narcissism

noun

ˈnär-sə-ˌsi-zəm 

as in selfness

excessive interest in oneself

in his narcissism, he just assumed that everyone else wanted to hear the tiny details of his day

Synonyms & Similar Words

• selfness
• selfishness
• vanity
• ego
• egocentrism
• egocentricity
• egomania
• self-absorption
• egoism
• egotism
• pridefulness
• self-centeredness
• self-involvement
• self-interest
• self-preoccupation
• navel-gazing
• self-concern
• smugness
• self-regard
• pride
• vainness
• self-love
• complacency
• conceitedness
• self-admiration
• vainglory
• self-satisfaction
• self-conceit
• self-importance
• pompousness
• self-respect
• pomposity
• self-sufficiency
• self-indulgence
• conceit
• complacence
• self-esteem
• self-glorification
• vaingloriousness
• self-contentment
• self-content
• self-assumption
• self-consequence
• self-partiality

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• selflessness
• altruism
• unselfishness
• generosity
• magnanimity
• objectivity
• detachment
• fairness
• self-sacrifice
• neutrality
• disinterestedness
• self-forgetfulness
• impartiality
• self-abandonment
• self-flagellation
• self-annihilation
• self-immolation

Examples of narcissism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Vulnerable narcissism is not as common in people with formal leadership positions as the grandiose form of narcissism. —Joy Emeh, Health, 9 Sep. 2024

His narcissism and casual cruelty, his contempt for the truth, have contaminated public life. —The Editors, The New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2024

Is narcissism genetic?Narcissists are made, not born. —Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 1 July 2024

Empathy is another antidote to narcissism and focusing a lot on yourself and being in this feedback loop with yourself. —Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2024