narcissist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.

• noun

  A psychological condition characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance and a deep need for excessive attention and admiration.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with narcissist
dissist , persist , missist , pissedist

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Variants

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narcissist , narcissists

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek mythological character Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection.

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Trivia

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1. Narcissistic personality disorder is estimated to affect about 1% of the population.

2. The term 'narcissism' was first used in psychology in 1898 by Havelock Ellis.

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1. Narcissistic personality disorder: A mental disorder characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'narcissist' is often used to describe characters who are excessively self-absorbed or self-centered. In art, self-portraits can be seen as a reflection of the artist's narcissistic tendencies. In music, songs about self-love and self-obsession can be seen as expressing narcissistic themes.

How to Memorize "narcissist"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person looking at their reflection in the water for an extended period. Visualize their self-absorption and inability to move on from their own image.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'narcissist' with the Greek mythological character Narcissus.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Narcissus Needed Narcissus' to help remember the definition.

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