narcissistic personality
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of narcissistic personality
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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A psychiatric expert said the man had narcissistic personality disorder and an overwhelming need for attention.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
He cited a psychiatric expert who diagnosed the defendant with a narcissistic personality disorder.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
Years ago, hedge-fund managers, including Julian Robertson and Steve Cohen, hired in-house therapists, including Dr. Aaron Stern, an expert in narcissistic personality disorder.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 16, 2025
The Wikipedia category for “people with narcissistic personality disorder” is stuffed with famous murderers, alongside Nick Cannon, a recent diagnosee.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2025
“I think he has some kind of narcissistic personality disorder,” said one money manager who heard Lippmann’s pitch but did not do his trade.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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