self-indulgent
Americanadjective
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indulging one's own desires, passions, whims, etc., especially without restraint.
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characterized by such indulgence.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- self-indulgence noun
- self-indulgently adverb
- self-indulger noun
Etymology
Origin of self-indulgent
First recorded in 1785–95
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
That Europeans and Canadians resent being spoken to in this way is self-indulgent on our part.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
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 • Dec. 1, 2025
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 • Sep. 25, 2025
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 • May 9, 2025
He would have thought Hoagland was typically American, crazy, self-indulgent, too rich in time and money.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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