narcissistic

Meanings

• adjective

  having an excessive interest in or admiration of one's own appearance, abilities, or achievements.

  - "She is known for her narcissistic behavior."
  - "His narcissistic tendencies made it difficult for him to work in a team."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌnɑɹ.sɨˈsɪs.tɪk/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

nonnarcissistic

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with narcissistic
histrionic , pomposistic , precociousistic

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Variants

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narcissistic , narcissistic personality disorder

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Forms

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narcissistically, narcissists

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Etymology

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derived from Greek mythology: the name of a young man who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water.

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Trivia

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1. Narcissistic personality disorder affects about 1% of the general population.

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

3. The myth of Narcissus is one of the most famous myths from Greek mythology.

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Related Concepts

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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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Narcissism is a personality disorder characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. It has been explored in various forms of art and literature, such as the myth of Narcissus, Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'The Idiot,' and the novel 'American Psycho' by Bret Easton Ellis.

How to Memorize "narcissistic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person admiring their reflection in a mirror for an extended period.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'narcissistic' with the name Narcissus from Greek mythology.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'NARC' to remember the meaning: 'Needing Admiration, Recognition, and Control'.

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