Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

self-involved

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.87 in modern English

Syllables: self--in-volved
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Wrapped up in oneself or in one's thoughts.

Example Sentences

"Leave the phone calls, leave the music, leave the TwitFace, and leave all your self-involved portal devices in the house. Take the brain and body out for some fresh air."

Etymology

From self- + involved.

Inflected Forms

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

Synonyms

self-absorbed

Questions

What does self-involved mean?: Wrapped up in oneself or in one's thoughts.
Where does self-involved come from?: From self- + involved.

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