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- Dictionaryself-absorbed/ˌsɛlfəbˈzɔːbd/
adjective
- 1. preoccupied with one's own feelings , interests, or situation: "they are too self-absorbed to listen carefully to others"
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The meaning of SELF-ABSORBED is absorbed in one's own thoughts, activities, or interests. How to use self-absorbed in a sentence.
adjective. us / ˌself·əbˈsɔrbd, -ˈzɔrbd / Add to word list. so involved with yourself that you do not think about anyone else; self-centered: Henry is so self-absorbed it’s a miracle anyone bothers with him at all. (Definition of self-absorbed from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Self-absorbed is an adjective used to describe a person who’s preoccupied with their own wants and needs. When used in this term, the word absorbed means deeply preoccupied or totally wrapped up in something—in this case, oneself. Self-absorbed is almost always used negatively.
adjective. us / ˌself·əbˈsɔrbd, -ˈzɔrbd / Add to word list. so involved with yourself that you do not think about anyone else; self-centered: Henry is so self-absorbed it’s a miracle anyone bothers with him at all. (Definition of self-absorbed from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Synonyms for SELF-ABSORBED: selfish, egotistical, narcissistic, egocentric, self-centered, self-involved, egoistical, solipsistic; Antonyms of SELF-ABSORBED: selfless, unselfish, altruistic, generous, benevolent, magnanimous, philanthropic, humanitarian
Someone who is self-absorbed thinks so much about things concerning themselves that they do not notice other people or the things around them.
If you're overly concerned with yourself, including your own feelings and thoughts, you're self-absorbed. Self-absorbed people don't think much about how others are feeling.
only thinking about or interested in yourself. He watched the joggers with their self-absorbed faces. The girls sat sulky and self-absorbed. Topics Personal qualities c2. Want to learn more?
Define self-absorbed. self-absorbed synonyms, self-absorbed pronunciation, self-absorbed translation, English dictionary definition of self-absorbed. adj. Excessively self-involved. self′-ab·sorp′tion n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
Definition of self-absorbed adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
