Definition

A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves, often to the detriment of others.

Example

He is such a narcissist that he only talks about himself and never asks about anyone else.

Conversation

Did you hear about Tom? I think he might be a real narcissist.

Yeah, he always talks about himself and never listens to anyone else.

It's exhausting being around someone like that, right?

Totally! It’s like he’s in his own little world.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Narcissist → It is derived from 'Narcissus' (from Greek 'Narkissos', a character in Greek mythology who fell in love with his own reflection) and the suffix '-ist' (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). The word 'narcissist' refers to a person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves, akin to the mythological figure Narcissus who was enamored with his own image.

Memory Tip

Imagine someone so captivated by their own reflection, like Narcissus, that they can't see beyond themselves. This helps you remember that a narcissist is someone who is overly focused on themselves.

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