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self-obsession

self-obsession noun: preoccupation with self; egocentrism; selfishness.

Noun

self-obsession (usually uncountable, plural self-obsessions)

  1. (usually) preoccupation with self; egocentrism; selfishness

Synonyms of self-obsession

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Forms of self-obsession

pluralself-obsessions

Origin of self-obsession

From self- + obsession.

Questions about self-obsession

What does self-obsession mean?
Self-obsession means preoccupation with self; egocentrism; selfishness.
What part of speech is self-obsession?
Self-obsession is a noun.
What is the plural of self-obsession?
The plural of self-obsession is self-obsessions.

Words near self-obsession in the dictionary

  1. self-normalized
  2. self-normalizes
  3. self-normalizing
  4. self-objectification
  5. self-obsessed
  6. self-obsession
  7. self-offence
  8. self-offences
  9. self-officiated
  10. self-officiation
  11. self-oiling

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