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self-absorbed

self-ab·sorbed
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [self ab-sawrbd, -zawrbd]
    • /sɛlf æbˈsɔrbd, -ˈzɔrbd/
    • /self əbˈzɔːbd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [self ab-sawrbd, -zawrbd]
    • /sɛlf æbˈsɔrbd, -ˈzɔrbd/

Definitions of self-absorbed word

  • adjective self-absorbed preoccupied with one's thoughts, interests, etc. 1
  • adjective self-absorbed Someone who is self-absorbed thinks so much about things concerning themselves that they do not notice other people or the things around them. 0
  • adjective self-absorbed preoccupied with one's own thoughts, emotions, life, etc 0

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Origin of self-absorbed

First appearance:

before 1840
One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50

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Parts of speech for Self-absorbed

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

self-absorbed popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Synonyms for self-absorbed

adj self-absorbed

  • individualistic — a person who shows great independence or individuality in thought or action.
  • inner-directed — guided by internalized values rather than external pressures.
  • inward-looking — person
  • know it all — a person who acts as though he or she knows everything and who dismisses the opinions, comments, or suggestions of others.
  • megalomaniac — a person afflicted with megalomania.

adjective self-absorbed

  • egocentric — Thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others ; self-centered.
  • egoistic — Egoistical.
  • egoistical — Caring about oneself rather than others.
  • egomaniacal — Having the psychological condition of egomania.
  • egotistic — Egotistical.

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