
narcissism
ˈnɑːsɪsɪz(ə)m,nɑːˈsɪs-/
noun
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excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one’s physical appearance.
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PSYCHOLOGYextreme selfishness, with a grandiose view of one’s own talents and a craving for admiration, as characterizing a personality type.
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PSYCHOANALYSISself-centredness arising from failure to distinguish the self from external objects, either in very young babies or as a feature of mental disorder.
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