narcism
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Definition
Noun: 1. Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself: A state characterized by an exceptional focus on one's own physical appearance, abilities, or importance. 2. Self-love that excludes others: A form of self-regard so intense it shuts out consideration or connection with other people.
Usage
The word "narcism" is a less common variant of "narcissism." It is used in formal or academic contexts, particularly in psychology, to describe a personality trait or condition centered on extreme self-involvement.
Examples
- His constant need for praise and lack of empathy were clear signs of narcism.
- The therapist noted that the patient's narcism made forming genuine relationships very difficult.
- The article explored the difference between healthy self-esteem and pathological narcism.
Advanced Usage
- Clinical narcism: Refers to Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) as defined in diagnostic manuals.
- The study focused on the developmental roots of clinical narcism.
- Cultural narcism: A sociological concept describing a culture that promotes self-absorption and vanity.
- Some critics argue that social media fuels a trend of cultural narcism.
Variants and Related Words
- Narcissism (n): The standard and more frequently used term for the same concept.
- Narcissist (n): A person who has or displays narcism/narcissism.
- Narcissistic (adj): Having the characteristics of narcism.
- He has a narcissistic personality.
Synonyms
- Self-absorption: Preoccupation with one's own emotions, interests, or situation.
- Vanity: Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements.
- Egotism: The practice of talking and thinking about oneself excessively because of an undue sense of self-importance.
- Conceit: Excessive pride in oneself.
Antonyms
- Altruism: The belief in or practice of selfless concern for the well-being of others.
- Humility: A modest view of one's own importance.
- Selflessness: Concern more with the needs and wishes of others than with one's own.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- (To be) in love with oneself: An informal idiom describing someone with narcistic traits.
- He's so in love with himself that he never listens to anyone else's ideas.
- To be one's own biggest fan: To have an excessively high opinion of oneself.
- When it comes to his singing, he's definitely his own biggest fan.
Noun
- an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself
- self-love that shut out everyone else