self-indulgent

American  

[self-in-duhl-juhnt, self-] / ˈsɛlf ɪnˈdʌl dʒənt, ˌsɛlf- /

adjective

1. indulging one's own desires, passions, whims, etc., especially without restraint.

2. characterized by such indulgence.

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self-indulgent British  

adjective

1. tending to indulge one's own desires, etc

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Other Word Forms

• self-indulgence noun
• self-indulgently adverb
• self-indulger noun

Etymology

Origin of self-indulgent

First recorded in 1785–95

Example Sentences

In that instance, the public were given the chance to choose the overall winner, opting for the term describing "unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly or greedy" behaviour.

From Barron's

One said it would be "madness" to get rid of the prime minister at this stage, while one minister branded Burnham's comments "completely illogical and utterly self-indulgent".

From BBC

But it’s tough to shake the impression that the book’s grand quest, Patricia’s attempt to rescue a self, is self-indulgent and repetitious, spiraling to earth as it tries to soar.

From Los Angeles Times

Isn’t this a “First World problem,” a form of privileged whining or a self-indulgent bid for tea and sympathy?

From Salon

But he also became self-indulgent and self-isolating, assisted by a poorly paid helper, Isabel Lyon, who took over most aspects of his life, an arrangement that was a prescription for disaster.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• hedonistic