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narcissist

[ nahr-suh-sist ]

/ ˈnɑr sə sɪst /

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noun

a person who is overly self-involved, and often vain and selfish.

Psychoanalysis. a person who suffers from narcissism, deriving erotic gratification from admiration of their own physical or mental attributes.

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Also nar·cist

[nahr-sist] /ˈnɑr sɪst/ .

Origin of narcissist

First recorded in 1920–30; narciss(ism) + -ist

Words nearby narcissist

Narbonne, narc, Narcan, narceine, narcissism, narcissist, narcissistic, narcissistic personality, narcissus, narco, narcoanalysis

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Example sentences from the Web for narcissist

Unfortunately, because they also exude confidence and have enormous faith in their own vision, narcissists can often talk their way up the chain at an organization and develop a loyal following.
How a narcissistic leader infects company culture|Lila MacLellan|October 21, 2020|Quartz
He describes the president in derisive terms — a narcissist who does not understand the military, cares only about his political fortunes and is unqualified to be president, the people said.
Former Pence aide says she will vote for Biden because of Trump’s ‘flat out disregard for human life’ during pandemic|Josh Dawsey|September 17, 2020|Washington Post
Charles Krauthammer has told Fox News that President Obama is a narcissist.
Why the Right Thinks Obama’s a Narcissist—and Why They’re Wrong|John McWhorter|September 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Or he could be a narcissist, motivated by the glory of seeing his name in print.
The Mind of Leaker Edward Snowden: An Armchair Analysis|Christine Pelisek|June 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST

She turned around and became a mother who was a complete narcissist because she had never had enough attention.
Why I Choose to Be Child-Free: Readers Share Their Stories|Harry Siegel|February 27, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Good thing there is no chance of this baby becoming a narcissist.
11 Funny Twitter Reactions to the Kimye Baby|The Daily Beast|December 31, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Of all the disorders, the narcissist is the most invested in discrediting anything that he perceives as an insult.
Is It Time to Redefine Narcissism?|Casey Schwartz|December 3, 2010|DAILY BEAST

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