SELF-ABSORPTION Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word self-absorption. (close relations)
self-absorbed
Best Alternative Words for SELF-ABSORPTION
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egocentrism | nounn | |||||||
noun • concern for your own interests and welfare | ||||||||
egoism | nounn | |||||||
noun • (ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare is the basis of morality • concern for your own interests and welfare | ||||||||
introspection | nounn | |||||||
noun • the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct | ||||||||
inwardness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience • preoccupation especially with one's attitudes and ethical or ideological values • the quality or state of being inward or internal • preoccupation with what concerns human inner nature (especially ethical or ideological values) | ||||||||
narcissism | nounn | |||||||
noun • an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself | ||||||||
self-centered | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs | ||||||||
self-concern | nounn | |||||||
noun • concern for your own interests and welfare | ||||||||
self-importance | nounn | |||||||
noun • an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others • an exaggerated opinion of your own importance | ||||||||
self-indulgence | nounn | |||||||
noun • an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires • excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence | ||||||||
self-interest | nounn | |||||||
noun • taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others • concern for your own interests and welfare | ||||||||
self-seeking | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others adjective satellite • interested only in yourself |