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Definition of narcissism in English: narcissismnoun nɑːˈsɪsɪz(ə)mˈnɑːsɪsɪz(ə)mˈnɑrsəˌsɪzəm mass noun1Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one's physical appearance. 自我陶醉;孤芳自赏 Example sentencesExamples - This gathering together of understanding is in itself an aspect of narcissism.
- Like most blogs, the content is erratic, syncopated by the intrusions of daily life, random interests, monomania, narcissism and booze.
- They also showed a high level of narcissism in the things that they said.
- I can't attribute my downfall to narcissism and only to narcissism.
- Although he was not a sporting person he admits that he exercised to keep his appearance at its best and satisfy his narcissism.
- It is apparent from any survey of the criticism of confessional poetry that the mode is habitually and negatively associated with an authorial self-absorption verging on narcissism.
- His is a compelling and often tragic story, but there's a definite element of narcissism there too.
- But excessive self-love, or narcissism, could actually increase violence in schools.
- The second is a factor which has been called narcissism, or excessive love and pampering of one's self, including intense preoccupation with one's own state of being.
- It goes without saying that she makes great use of narcissism; no self-respecting artist of this period could live without that particular reflecting pool.
- Is indulging our individual truths a form of excessive narcissism?
- Elsewhere, religion's understanding of truth and selfless commitment to a wider community or cause appears preferable to today's culture of narcissism and navel-gazing.
- The analyst's narcissism may be such that it is better to rest easy in seductive certitude rather than tolerate ambiguities, uncertainties and the discomforting state of not-knowing!
- This healthy narcissism may actually aid guilt-prone individuals in productive day-to-day interactions.
- This tender yet unsettling vision of the future explores themes of identity, sexuality and narcissism.
- Mirror shots abound as the characters' narcissism is exposed and the brittleness of appearances scrutinised.
- He finds himself with addictions to voyeurism and narcissism, as well as a nasty coke habit.
- But narcissism isn't just a combination of monumental self-esteem and rudeness.
- This was closer to sociopathy and narcissism than to an impulsive psychotic response to perceived injustices.
- Filmed on a low budget in a 19-day shoot, the movie is a sincere but ultimately inadequate look at the film industry's narcissism and moral confusion.
Synonyms conceit, conceitedness, self-conceit, self-love, self-admiration, self-regard, self-absorption, self-obsession, self-centredness, egotism, egoism, egocentrism, egomania vanity, self-love, self-admiration, self-adulation, self-absorption, self-obsession, conceit, self-conceit, self-centredness, self-regard, egotism, egoism, egocentricity, egomania - 1.1Psychology Extreme selfishness, with a grandiose view of one's own talents and a craving for admiration, as characterizing a personality type.
〔心理〕自恋(癖) Example sentencesExamples - Would-be doctors had personality defects ranging from extreme over-confidence, narcissism and aloofness to being overly empathetic.
- She might even have admitted to extreme narcissism if it made a good line.
- Although about one in five were found to have personality defects such as extreme overconfidence, aloofness and narcissism, the same group also tended to score well on problem-solving.
- He believes that such behavior results from personality traits such as narcissism as well as a memory bias.
- This factor supports the idea that an extreme narcissism is a specific psychogenic factor here.
- Psychologists call this narcissism, the personality trait that was inspired by Narcissus, the Greek god who saw his reflection in a pool and fell in love with himself.
- 1.2Psychoanalysis Self-centredness arising from failure to distinguish the self from external objects, either in very young babies or as a feature of mental disorder.
〔心理分析〕自恋,自我中心主义 Example sentencesExamples - ‘One of the features of narcissism is enormous confidence and self-esteem,’ she observes.
- And narcissism is a seductive mental disorder.
- Freud postulated a narcissistic stage of emotional development, or primary narcissism, which precedes any investment of libido in objects other than the self.
- There is, of course, a long and controversial history of viewing homosexuality as a displaced desire for the self and thus a form of narcissism.
- After all, normal narcissism makes most psychiatrists feel they are doing a good job, even when they may not be.
- This suggests that neuroticism / narcissism combined with an abusive and/or harassing work environment does not make one more prone to deleterious drinking behavior.
OriginEarly 19th century: via Latin from the Greek name Narkissos (see Narcissus) + -ism. Definition of narcissism in US English: narcissismnounˈnärsəˌsizəmˈnɑrsəˌsɪzəm 1Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one's physical appearance. 自我陶醉;孤芳自赏 Example sentencesExamples - This was closer to sociopathy and narcissism than to an impulsive psychotic response to perceived injustices.
- Mirror shots abound as the characters' narcissism is exposed and the brittleness of appearances scrutinised.
- Like most blogs, the content is erratic, syncopated by the intrusions of daily life, random interests, monomania, narcissism and booze.
- Filmed on a low budget in a 19-day shoot, the movie is a sincere but ultimately inadequate look at the film industry's narcissism and moral confusion.
- The analyst's narcissism may be such that it is better to rest easy in seductive certitude rather than tolerate ambiguities, uncertainties and the discomforting state of not-knowing!
- Is indulging our individual truths a form of excessive narcissism?
- This tender yet unsettling vision of the future explores themes of identity, sexuality and narcissism.
- But excessive self-love, or narcissism, could actually increase violence in schools.
- This gathering together of understanding is in itself an aspect of narcissism.
- The second is a factor which has been called narcissism, or excessive love and pampering of one's self, including intense preoccupation with one's own state of being.
- I can't attribute my downfall to narcissism and only to narcissism.
- It goes without saying that she makes great use of narcissism; no self-respecting artist of this period could live without that particular reflecting pool.
- This healthy narcissism may actually aid guilt-prone individuals in productive day-to-day interactions.
- Elsewhere, religion's understanding of truth and selfless commitment to a wider community or cause appears preferable to today's culture of narcissism and navel-gazing.
- He finds himself with addictions to voyeurism and narcissism, as well as a nasty coke habit.
- His is a compelling and often tragic story, but there's a definite element of narcissism there too.
- They also showed a high level of narcissism in the things that they said.
- But narcissism isn't just a combination of monumental self-esteem and rudeness.
- Although he was not a sporting person he admits that he exercised to keep his appearance at its best and satisfy his narcissism.
- It is apparent from any survey of the criticism of confessional poetry that the mode is habitually and negatively associated with an authorial self-absorption verging on narcissism.
Synonyms conceit, conceitedness, self-conceit, self-love, self-admiration, self-regard, self-absorption, self-obsession, self-centredness, egotism, egoism, egocentrism, egomania vanity, self-love, self-admiration, self-adulation, self-absorption, self-obsession, conceit, self-conceit, self-centredness, self-regard, egotism, egoism, egocentricity, egomania - 1.1Psychology Selfishness, involving a sense of entitlement, a lack of empathy, and a need for admiration, as characterizing a personality type.
〔心理〕自恋(癖) Example sentencesExamples - Would-be doctors had personality defects ranging from extreme over-confidence, narcissism and aloofness to being overly empathetic.
- He believes that such behavior results from personality traits such as narcissism as well as a memory bias.
- Although about one in five were found to have personality defects such as extreme overconfidence, aloofness and narcissism, the same group also tended to score well on problem-solving.
- She might even have admitted to extreme narcissism if it made a good line.
- This factor supports the idea that an extreme narcissism is a specific psychogenic factor here.
- Psychologists call this narcissism, the personality trait that was inspired by Narcissus, the Greek god who saw his reflection in a pool and fell in love with himself.
- 1.2Psychoanalysis Self-centeredness arising from failure to distinguish the self from external objects, either in very young babies or as a feature of mental disorder.
〔心理分析〕自恋,自我中心主义 Example sentencesExamples - After all, normal narcissism makes most psychiatrists feel they are doing a good job, even when they may not be.
- ‘One of the features of narcissism is enormous confidence and self-esteem,’ she observes.
- This suggests that neuroticism / narcissism combined with an abusive and/or harassing work environment does not make one more prone to deleterious drinking behavior.
- There is, of course, a long and controversial history of viewing homosexuality as a displaced desire for the self and thus a form of narcissism.
- And narcissism is a seductive mental disorder.
- Freud postulated a narcissistic stage of emotional development, or primary narcissism, which precedes any investment of libido in objects other than the self.
OriginEarly 19th century: via Latin from the Greek name Narkissos (see Narcissus) + -ism. |