ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Self-absorbed

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Self-absorbed is an adjective meaning Overly concerned about oneself, to the point of ignoring the feelings of others.

Meaning

Overly concerned about oneself, to the point of ignoring the feelings of others.

Example Sentences

I don't want to call him self-absorbed but he was more concerned with the scratch on his car than the people in the car he hit.

Synonyms for self-absorbed

Depending on context, synonyms include inconsiderate, self-centered, solipsistic, thoughtless, egocentric, egoistical.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include self-involved, self-obsessed, egocentric, self-centered, self-centred, egotistical.

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