narcissistic personality
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- noun
- /nɑːrˈsɪsɪstɪk pɜːrˈsənəlɪti/
- Specialized
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personalidad narcisista
- The effect this will have on a narcissistic personality is incalculable.
- narcissistic personality disorder
Why do people with narcissistic personalities hate social media so much?
- Why do people with narcissistic personalities hate social media so much?
- These things on this list are not exactly a narcissistic personality's strong suits.
- I'm not saying you're basic, but this is the narcissistic personality inventory.
Examples
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That's why somebody who has a narcissistic personality has so little emotional control.
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My ex has Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
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Why do people with narcissistic personalities hate social media so much?
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But for people who have narcissistic personalities, it's a different story.
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You just have a classic case of narcissistic personality disorder.
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People who have narcissistic personalities cannot sustain long-term, loving, committed relationships.
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People seem to get angry, frustrated, or confused by Armstrong; however, if you accept that he's a sociopath, very likely with narcissistic personality disorder, his behavior makes perfect sense.
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A narcissistic personality in its extreme has to be treated in the clinic; but in most places, it's just the way more and more people in this society become narcissistic—learning how to control, manipulate, and dominate other people.
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Individuals with a narcissistic personality often struggle to empathize with the feelings of others.
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Many people with a narcissistic personality prioritize their own needs over the needs of their friends.
Synonyms
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Caring only about yourself and not about other people
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A person who thinks they are very important and wants constant attention
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Being too interested in yourself and your looks or skills
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A person who thinks only about themselves and always wants attention
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Thinking and talking about yourself too much and feeling better than others
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A person who thinks they are better than others and often talks about themselves
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A person who thinks mainly about themselves and their needs
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Only caring about your own needs and wants
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A very strong focus on yourself and your needs
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Having too much pride in your own looks or abilities
Too much love of yourself that makes you ignore other people
A person who thinks only about themselves and ignores other people's feelings
Antonyms
How Self-Centered
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'narcissistic' describes a trait (excessive self-regard) and 'personality' denotes a pattern of behavior, so a learner who knows both words can infer 'a personality characterized by narcissism'. The adjective + personality construction is common and follows standard English patterns, making the phrase transparent across languages and readily understandable to learners familiar with the constituents.
Etymology
Narcissistic personality comes from an old Greek story about Narcissus, a man who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water. That's why 'narcissistic personality' now describes someone with too much 'self-love', who is very 'self-centred' and does not care much for others.