Narcissistic

/nɑːrˈsɪsɪstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Excessively focused on oneself and one's appearance, lacking empathy for others and seeking constant admiration.

Etymology

From Greek 'Narkissos' (Narcissus), a beautiful youth who fell in love with his own reflection. The term entered psychology in the late 1800s to describe this personality pattern of extreme self-focus.

Kelly Says

The myth of Narcissus warns against self-obsession—he literally died pining for his own reflection—yet modern psychology shows narcissism exists on a spectrum and appears to be increasing with social media, where people constantly curate and admire images of themselves.

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