self-involved
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of self-involved
First recorded in 1780–90
Example Sentences
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To my chagrin, being young and self-involved, as well as working a grueling summer job, I remember that I was almost oblivious to the crisis.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
She’s been Emmy nominated twice for her guest turn on “Hacks” as DJ Vance, the floundering adult daughter of a self-involved comedian.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2025
Much of his material is also self-involved, processing his spectator experience of Chris Rock being slapped by Will Smith at the Oscars and Chappelle's own attack at The Hollywood Bowl.
From Salon • Jan. 13, 2024
In one scene, the wildly self-involved protagonist fantasizes about her own funeral.
From New York Times • May 17, 2023
She’s mad at herself for being so self-involved.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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