Synonyms of self-absorbed

self-absorbed

adjective

ˌself-əb-ˈsȯrbd 

as in selfish

overly concerned with one's own desires, needs, or interests

a self-absorbed man who seems utterly oblivious to the social problems of his own urban neighborhood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• selfish
• egotistical
• narcissistic
• egocentric
• self-centered
• self-involved
• egoistical
• solipsistic
• self-obsessed
• egomaniacal
• self-concerned
• self-preoccupied
• egotistic
• self-interested
• self-regarding
• egoistic
• self-oriented
• self-seeking
• self-serving
• self-infatuated
• self-loving
• smug
• proud
• inner-directed
• conceited
• self-important
• self-indulgent
• vainglorious
• vain
• self-satisfied
• complacent
• self-conceited
• self-contented
• self-glorifying
• pompous
• self-complacent
• prideful
• self-directed
• self-opinionated
• overweening
• self-pleased

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• selfless
• unselfish
• altruistic
• generous
• benevolent
• magnanimous
• philanthropic
• humanitarian
• charitable
• philanthropical
• self-sacrificing
• beneficent
• self-denying
• other-directed
• self-forgetful
• diffident
• greathearted
• self-forgetting
• self-giving
• self-doubting
• self-flagellating
• self-reflective
• self-questioning

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of self-absorbed

Fiona Shaw is so perfectly contemptible throughout those scenes on the sailboat, rendering Angelica so completely self-absorbed and so cruel, that her likely death feels like an immediate relief. —Caroline Framke, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024

Zoey Johnson Zoey, the fashion-forward and occasionally self-absorbed eldest Johnson child. —Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Sep. 2024

But the message is dark, self-absorbed and lacks empathy. —Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024

Harris notes the assumptions of all childfree people being self-absorbed, hating children, and not contributing to society ignore the truth. —Essence, 1 Aug. 2024

The main cast includes Josh McDermitt as Stuart Lane, the powerful and self-absorbed co-founder of the firm; Lex Scott Davis as savvy and strong lawyer Erica Rollins; and Bryan Greenberg as Rick Dodsen, Ted’s protege and Erica’s rival. —Emily Longeretta, Variety, 1 Aug. 2024

Spiteful, judgmental, and self-absorbed, Livia Soprano (Nancy Marchand) makes life hell for her son to the point of requiring years of psychotherapy. —and Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 25 June 2024

To that end, yes, honeymoon phases are gushy (and self-absorbed). —Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 19 June 2024

On the dark side, be wary of coming across as selfish and self-absorbed when your needs aren't met. —Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024