Self-absorbed (adjective)

Excessively concerned with one's own thoughts, feelings, and interests, to the point of ignoring or disregarding others.

Origin:

The word 'self-absorbed' is a compound word made up of 'self' meaning one's own person and 'absorbed' meaning occupied or engrossed.

Examples:

  1. He was criticized for being self-absorbed, constantly talking about himself and his accomplishments.
  2. She was so self-absorbed that she never noticed the people around her who were in need of help.
  3. His self-absorbed behavior made it difficult for him to form meaningful relationships with others.
  4. The actor was known for his self-absorbed attitude, never taking time to acknowledge his fans.
  5. Her self-absorbed nature made it hard for her to be a good team player in the workplace.
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