1. excessive interest in or admiration of oneself
2. a personality disorder characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance and deep need for excessive attention and admiration
Usage: psychology

Examples

• His narcissism made it difficult for him to maintain friendships.
• Social media can sometimes encourage narcissism in young people.
• The celebrity’s narcissism was evident in every interview.
• She couldn’t see past her own narcissism to understand others’ feelings.
• The therapist diagnosed him with pathological narcissism.
• His constant need for praise revealed his underlying narcissism.