self-absorption — The state of being excessively preoccupied with oneself, one's own interests, or one's own feelings, often to the point of ignoring others.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The state of being excessively preoccupied with oneself, one's own interests, or one's own feelings, often to the point of ignoring others.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsɛlf əbˈsɔːrpʃən/
Example Sentences
- Her self-absorption made it hard for her to see how much her friend was suffering.
- He was so deep in self-absorption that he took 200 selfies just to find 'the perfect one.'
- A little self-absorption is normal in teenagers, but too much can hurt relationships.
self-absorption
NOUN[/ˌsɛlf əbˈsɔːrpʃən/]
The state of being excessively preoccupied with oneself, one's own interests, or one's own feelings, often to the point of ignoring others.
His self-absorption keeps him staring at his own reflection while friends wait outside.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'self' combined with Latin 'absorptio', from 'ab-' (away) + 'sorbere' (to suck in), literally meaning being 'sucked into oneself'.
Breakdown
self- (oneself) + ab- (away/from) + sorb (to suck in) + -tion (noun-forming suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Her self-absorption made it hard for her to see how much her friend was suffering.”
“He was so deep in self-absorption that he took 200 selfies just to find 'the perfect one.'”
“A little self-absorption is normal in teenagers, but too much can hurt relationships.”
“My cat's self-absorption is legendary—she genuinely believes the entire house exists to serve her.”
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