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