Narcissist

usgb/ˈnɑːrsɪsɪst/
noun

A person who has excessive interest or admiration in themselves.

She found it hard to deal with her colleague, who was a complete narcissist.
Visual representation of "narcissist" - A person who has excessive interest or admiration in themselves.

Often appears as...

  • clinical narcissist
  • covert narcissist

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Disapproving

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Negative Connotation

The word carries a negative judgment, implying extreme self-centeredness.

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He was labeled a narcissist after ignoring everyone's ideas.
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Overuse Caution

Don't overuse it as an insult; it's a serious trait, not just for someone who's occasionally self-centered.

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Just because she took a few selfies doesn't mean she's a narcissist.
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Cultural References

Familiarize with the Greek myth of Narcissus; it's where the concept originates.

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Like the myth of Narcissus, he admired himself more than anyone else.
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