Vocabulary

narcissism

自己(じこ)愛(あい)

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Samraworld Dictionary

(1) Noun

Excessive self-interest or admiration of oneself; a personality trait focused on self-importance.

過度(かど)に自分(じぶん)を大切(たいせつ)にし、自分(じぶん)を賞賛(しょうさん)すること。自己(じこ)重要(じゅうよう)感(かん)が強(つよ)い性質(せいしつ)。

Examples

  1. His narcissism made it difficult for him to consider other people's feelings.
  2. Narcissism can damage relationships if a person always puts themselves first.

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