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- [nahr-suh-siz-em]
- /ˈnɑr səˌsɪz ɛm/
- /ˈnɑː.sɪ.sɪ.zəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nahr-suh-siz-em]
- /ˈnɑr səˌsɪz ɛm/
Definitions of narcissism word
- noun narcissism inordinate fascination with oneself; excessive self-love; vanity. Synonyms: self-centeredness, smugness, egocentrism. 1
- noun narcissism Psychoanalysis. erotic gratification derived from admiration of one's own physical or mental attributes, being a normal condition at the infantile level of personality development. 1
- noun narcissism Extreme selfishness, with a grandiose view of one's own talents and a craving for admiration, as characterizing a personality type. 1
- noun narcissism vanity, self-love 1
- uncountable noun narcissism Narcissism is the habit of always thinking about yourself and admiring yourself. 0
- noun narcissism an exceptional interest in or admiration for oneself, esp one's physical appearance 0
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Origin of narcissism
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
From the German word Narzissismus, dating back to 1815-25. See narcissus, -ism
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Parts of speech for Narcissism
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
narcissism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for narcissism
noun narcissism
- selfishness — devoted to or caring only for oneself; concerned primarily with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, etc., regardless of others.
- self-absorption — preoccupation with oneself or one's own affairs.
- arrogance — the quality or state of being arrogant; overbearing pride or self-importance
- self-possession — the quality of being self-possessed; control of one's feelings, behavior, etc.; composure; poise.
- self-important — having or showing an exaggerated opinion of one's own importance; pompously conceited or haughty.
Antonyms for narcissism
noun narcissism
- humility — the quality or condition of being humble; modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance, rank, etc.
- modesty — the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
- shyness — bashful; retiring.
- meekness — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
- timidity — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
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