Narcissism

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Pronunciation: /ˈnɑːrsəˌsɪzəm/

Definitions of narcissism

noun extreme selfishness, with a grandiose view of one's own talents and a craving for admiration

Example Sentences

A1 Some people have a lot of narcissism and only care about themselves.

A2 Narcissism can be harmful to relationships if one person is always putting themselves first.

B1 The rise of social media has been linked to an increase in narcissism among young people.

B2 Therapists often work with individuals struggling with narcissism to help them develop empathy and self-awareness.

C1 Narcissism is considered a personality disorder that can have serious implications for both the individual and those around them.

C2 In extreme cases, narcissism can lead to a complete lack of empathy and a disregard for the well-being of others.

Examples of narcissism in a Sentence

formal Narcissism is a personality disorder characterized by an excessive need for admiration and a lack of empathy.

informal Her constant selfies and obsession with her appearance are signs of her narcissism.

slang Don't be such a narcissist, nobody wants to hear you talk about yourself all the time.

figurative The politician's narcissism blinded him to the needs of the people he was supposed to serve.

Grammatical Forms of narcissism

past tense

narcissized

plural

narcissisms

comparative

more narcissistic

superlative

most narcissistic

present tense

narcissizes

future tense

will narcissize

perfect tense

has narcissized

continuous tense

is narcissizing

singular

narcissism

positive degree

narcissistic

infinitive

to narcissize

gerund

narcissizing

participle

narcissized

Origin and Evolution of narcissism

First Known Use: 1905 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'narcissism' originates from Greek mythology, specifically the story of Narcissus, a beautiful youth who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a psychological context by Sigmund Freud to describe self-love and self-admiration, the term 'narcissism' has since evolved to encompass a broader range of behaviors and traits associated with excessive self-absorption.