narcissism
narcissism Lexical Profile
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• noun
Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one's physical appearance or perceived superiority.
"His constant need to dominate every conversation with stories of his own achievements was a textbook display of narcissism."
In psychology and psychiatry, a personality trait or clinical condition characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled interpersonal relationships, and a lack of empathy for others.
"Recent studies in clinical psychology distinguish between grandiose and vulnerable forms of pathological narcissism."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the late 19th century by German psychiatrist Paul Näcke (as Narzissismus), the word derives from Narcissus, a youth in Greek mythology who became so infatuated with his own reflection in a pool of water that he wasted away and was transformed into a flower.
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