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

1. an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself
   • self-love that shut out everyone else