narcissistic personality
Noun: A personality type characterized by an excessive focus on oneself, including self-love and self-absorption. It involves an inflated sense of one's own importance and abilities, coupled with a lack of empathy or regard for the feelings and needs of others.
The term "narcissistic personality" is used in psychological and everyday contexts to describe a persistent pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and a lack of empathy, as defined in diagnostic manuals. It describes a person's enduring character traits. * In clinical psychology, a narcissistic personality is studied as part of personality disorders. * In casual conversation, someone might be described as having a narcissistic personality when they constantly seek attention and belittle others.
- The therapist noted traits consistent with a narcissistic personality, such as a grandiose sense of self-importance.
- Working with someone who has a narcissistic personality can be challenging due to their lack of empathy.
- His narcissistic personality made it difficult for him to maintain long-term friendships.
- In a clinical/psychoanalytic context: The concept is often traced back to Freudian theory and is a core feature of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). It may be discussed in terms of "narcissistic supply" (attention or admiration needed by the individual).
- The analyst explored the roots of the patient's narcissistic personality in early childhood experiences.
- Narcissist (n): A person who has a narcissistic personality.
- He was labeled a narcissist by his colleagues.
- Narcissism (n): The quality or state of being narcissistic; the trait itself.
- His narcissism was evident in every conversation.
- Narcissistic (adj): Having the characteristics of a narcissistic personality.
- She displayed narcissistic behavior.
- Egocentric personality: Focused on the self.
- Self-absorbed personality: Absorbed in one's own thoughts and interests.
- Grandiose personality: Having an exaggerated sense of self-importance.
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD): The formal clinical diagnosis for a severe, pervasive pattern of narcissistic traits causing significant impairment.
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder is classified in the DSM-5.
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personality marked by self-love and self-absorption; unrealistic views about your own qualities and little regard for others
