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narcissism

[ nahr-suh-siz-em ]

noun

  1. inordinate fascination with oneself; excessive self-love; vanity.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. Psychoanalysis. erotic gratification derived from admiration of one's own physical or mental attributes, being a normal condition at the infantile level of personality development.


narcissism

/ ˈnɑːsɪˌsɪzəm; ˈnɑːˌsɪzəm /

noun

  1. an exceptional interest in or admiration for oneself, esp one's physical appearance
  2. sexual satisfaction derived from contemplation of one's own physical or mental endowments
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

narcissism

  1. A consuming self-absorption or self-love; a type of egotism . Narcissists constantly assess their appearance, desires, feelings, and abilities.
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  • ˈԲ, noun
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of narcissism1

First recorded in 1820–25, and in 1900–05 narcissism fordef 3; narcissus, -ism. The psychoanalysis meaning is from the German word Narzissismus, coined in 1899 by Paul Näcke (1851–1913), German psychiatrist and criminologist
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of narcissism1

C19: from Narcissus
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His casual style epitomizes the intersection of narcissism and linguistics.

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Donald Trump tends to deflect attention from his witlessness by talking a lot, spewing a continual stream of hot air signifying nothing but narcissism and hate.

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“Love isn’t something natural. Rather, it requires discipline, concentration, patience, faith and the overcoming of narcissism.”

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