solipsistic

[ sol-ip-sis-tik ]

/ ˌsɒl ɪpˈsɪs tɪk /

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adjective

of or characterized by solipsism, or the theory that only the self exists, or can be proved to exist: Her treatment philosophy dealt with madness as a complete, self-contained, solipsistic world that sane people are not able to enter.

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Origin of solipsistic

solips(ism) + -istic

Words nearby solipsistic

soling, Solingen, solion, soliped, solipsism, solipsistic, solitaire, solitary, solitary bee, solitary confinement, solitary sandpiper

How to use solipsistic in a sentence

It is the myopic and solipsistic vantage point of the crotch.
Bobby Womack’s Sexual Democracy: The Late Soul Legend Preached Mutual Pleasure|David Masciotra|June 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Namely, that we are narcissistic, entitled, financial drains on our parents, unable to emancipate, and excessively solipsistic.
Give Millennials a Break!|Hannah Seligson|May 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Technology, abetted by social media, threatens to imprison everyone in a solipsistic bubble.
Things Jonathan Franzen Says Are Bad for Society: Kakutani, Facebook|Josh Dzieza|March 7, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Plays about art are often in danger of becoming solipsistic.
Alfred Molina Paints Broadway Red|Rachel Syme|March 31, 2010|DAILY BEAST

The same solipsistic recklessness applies to the cellphone-distracted driver.
Death by Texting|Lee Siegel|September 4, 2009|DAILY BEAST