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- [nahr-suh-sis-tik]
- /ˌnɑr səˈsɪs tɪk/
- /ˈnɑː.sɪ.sɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nahr-suh-sis-tik]
- /ˌnɑr səˈsɪs tɪk/
Definitions of narcissistic word
- adjective narcissistic having an undue fascination with oneself; vain. 1
- adjective narcissistic Psychoanalysis. tending to derive erotic gratification from admiration of one's own physical or mental attributes. 1
- noun narcissistic Relating to narcissism. 1
- adjective narcissistic vain, self-centred 1
- adjective narcissistic If you describe someone as narcissistic, you disapprove of them because they think about themselves a lot and admire themselves too much. 0
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Origin of narcissistic
First appearance:
before 1910 One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1910-20; narciss(ism) + -istic
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Parts of speech for Narcissistic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
narcissistic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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 narcissistic
adj narcissistic
- self-centered — concerned solely or chiefly with one's own interests, welfare, etc.; engrossed in self; selfish; egotistical.
- self-involved — self-centered; preoccupied with oneself
- conceited — If you say that someone is conceited, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they are far too proud of their abilities or achievements.
- stuck-up — snobbishly conceited.
- vain — excessively proud of or concerned about one's own appearance, qualities, achievements, etc.; conceited: a vain dandy.
adjective narcissistic
- self-absorbed — preoccupied with one's thoughts, interests, etc.
- egotistic — Egotistical.
- egotistical — Excessively conceited or absorbed in oneself; self-centered.
- selfish — devoted to or caring only for oneself; concerned primarily with one's own interests, benefits, welfare, etc., regardless of others.
- self-important — having or showing an exaggerated opinion of one's own importance; pompously conceited or haughty.
Antonyms for narcissistic
adj narcissistic
adjective narcissistic
- selfless — having little or no concern for oneself, especially with regard to fame, position, money, etc.; unselfish.
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