Excessively focused on oneself and one's appearance, lacking empathy for others and seeking constant admiration.
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.
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.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.