as in selfish
overly concerned with one's own desires, needs, or interests
trying to raise the social consciousness of the normally narcissistic Hollywood community
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Recent Examples of narcissistic
Lawyers are expected to distinguish between sound arguments and narcissistic wordplay.
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Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025
There’s a name for this kind of emotional confusion: narcissistic abuse.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
Running for two seasons, the off-kilter series centered on fictional billionaire Ellis Dragon (Rob), a narcissistic biotech entrepreneur whose mental health spirals after the loss of his wife.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 22 June 2025
Musk displayed his narcissistic essence when he was given the opportunity for more power and influence.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 6 June 2025
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Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025
There’s a name for this kind of emotional confusion: narcissistic abuse.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 27 June 2025
Running for two seasons, the off-kilter series centered on fictional billionaire Ellis Dragon (Rob), a narcissistic biotech entrepreneur whose mental health spirals after the loss of his wife.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 22 June 2025
Musk displayed his narcissistic essence when he was given the opportunity for more power and influence.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 6 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for narcissistic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for narcissistic
Adjective
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Her larger-than-life ego and past as a shaman make Player 044 come off as arrogant and selfish, getting under just about everyone's skin.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 July 2025
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While the Great Lakes tunnel has been pitched as a safer option than leaving Line 5 alone without secondary containment, Gravelle said that's a narrow and selfish view.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Such an obvious way to exhibit his egotistical personality.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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Responding to questions from defense lawyer Teny Geragos, Jane agreed that Combs became more apologetic and attentive, less egotistical and cold.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
13 June 2025
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“Narcissistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narcissistic. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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