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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)
Someone who is self-absorbed thinks so much about things concerning themselves that they do not notice other people or the things around them.
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.
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
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.
