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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNarcissism
/nɑːrˈsɪs.ɪ.zəm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one's physical appearance.
"Her narcissism was evident in the way she constantly posted selfies on social media." - 2
A personality trait characterized by grandiosity, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy.
"The therapist diagnosed him with narcissism after observing his interactions with others."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'narcissistic' derives from 'narcissus', a figure from Greek mythology who fell in love with his own reflection. The word evolved in the early 20th century to describe a personality trait characterized by excessive self-love and self-absorption.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Narcissism" is said worldwide
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narcissisme
Transliteration: narcissisme
"Son narcissisme était évident dans ses interactions sociales."
Narzissmus
Transliteration: Narzissmus
"Sein Narzissmus beeinflusste seine Beziehungen zu anderen."
narcisismo
Transliteration: narcisismo
"Il suo narcisismo era evidente nei suoi comportamenti."
narcisismo
Transliteration: narcisismo
"Su narcisismo lo llevó a tener problemas en sus relaciones."
narcisismo
Transliteration: narcisismo
"O narcisismo dele afetou sua vida social."
नार्सिसिज़्म
Transliteration: narsisizm
"उसका नार्सिसिज़्म उसके दोस्तों के साथ संबंधों को प्रभावित करता था।"
自恋
Transliteration: zì liàn
"他的自恋让他在社交场合中显得格外突出。"
나르시시즘
Transliteration: nareusisijeum
"그의 나르시시즘은 친구들과의 관계에 영향을 미쳤다."
ナルシシズム
Transliteration: narushishizumu
"彼のナルシシズムは人間関係に影響を与えた。"
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