Self-Image

2 words in this vocabulary list

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

  • Narcissism is a personality disorder characterized by an excessive need for admiration and a lack of empathy.
  • Her constant selfies and obsession with her appearance are signs of her narcissism.
  • Don't be such a narcissist, nobody wants to hear you talk about yourself all the time.
  • The politician's narcissism blinded him to the needs of the people he was supposed to serve.

noun a person's practice of searching for their own name or identity on the internet

verb to search for one's own name or identity on the internet

  • Many professionals egosurf to monitor their online presence and reputation.
  • I egosurf every now and then just to see what people are saying about me online.
  • My friend loves to egosurf to boost his ego.
  • Egosurfing can be like looking into a mirror and seeing only what you want to see.