Self-Absorbed
Definition
(adj) Preoccupied with oneself and one's own concerns
Examples
“His self-absorbed behavior made it hard to connect with him.”
“She got self-absorbed and missed dinner.”
“Don't be so self-absorbed at Maya's party.”
“The actor sounded self-absorbed in that interview last night.”
“By midnight, he was self-absorbed in his phone and ignored the knock at the door.”
Related words
Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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