narcissistic personality disorder
noun
: a personality disorder characterized especially by an exaggerated sense of self-importance, persistent need for admiration, lack of empathy for others, excessive pride in achievements, and snobbish, disdainful, or patronizing attitudes
At its most extreme, snobbery can be a symptom of narcissistic personality disorder, a condition marked by grandiosity, a need for admiration, and a preoccupation with power and prestige.—Adelle Waldman
Those with narcissistic personality disorder exaggerate their own importance, aided by success fantasies.—David G. Myers
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