as in selfish
overly concerned with one's own desires, needs, or interests
trying to raise the social consciousness of the normally narcissistic Hollywood community
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Recent Examples of narcissistic
For more than 50 years, mental health literature has taught professionals about narcissistic behavior, with its grandiosity, exaggerated need for praise, inability to admit error, and turning setbacks into personal grievances.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Nicky and Morgan’s mom Linda (Laurie Metcalfe) is a narcissistic control freak who’s running for mayor of Glenview, New Jersey.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, founders displaying narcissistic rivalry were less likely to nail down a deal, even if their business plan was solid.
—Paul Sanchez Ruiz, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
The present calamity is only exacerbated by the problems that already existed in their frayed union of over 20 years — including narcissistic tendencies for him and accountability issues for her.
—Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Nicky and Morgan’s mom Linda (Laurie Metcalfe) is a narcissistic control freak who’s running for mayor of Glenview, New Jersey.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, founders displaying narcissistic rivalry were less likely to nail down a deal, even if their business plan was solid.
—Paul Sanchez Ruiz, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
The present calamity is only exacerbated by the problems that already existed in their frayed union of over 20 years — including narcissistic tendencies for him and accountability issues for her.
—Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for narcissistic
selfish
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Should Booker have been more selfish?—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Over the years, fans have on social media have called out Nate’s selfish behavior in his relationship with Andy, seemingly upset with her for pursuing a career in fashion.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Narcissistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narcissistic. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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