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self-absorbed

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.90 in modern English

Syllables
self--ab-sorbed
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Overly concerned about oneself, to the point of ignoring the feelings of others.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English absorbed English self-absorbed From self- + absorbed.

Inflected Forms

more self-absorbed (comparative) most self-absorbed (superlative)

Phrases

inward-looking

Frequently Paired Words

inward-looking

Synonyms

inconsiderate self-centered solipsistic thoughtless egocentric egoistical every man for himself idiocentric individualistic interested porkish reptilian

Questions

What does self-absorbed mean?
Overly concerned about oneself, to the point of ignoring the feelings of others.
Where does self-absorbed come from?
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English absorbed English self-absorbed From self- + absorbed.

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