self-involved
Absorbed in oneself
Self-involved describes someone excessively focused on their own concerns, feelings, or interests.
The term carries a negative connotation—implying a lack of awareness or consideration of others: He was too self-involved to notice she was upset.
Unlike self-absorbed, which suggests being lost in one's thoughts, self-involved emphasizes active preoccupation with one's own affairs.
Concerned only with oneself
- egotisticalExcessively self-centered
- inconsiderateLacking regard for others
- solipsisticDenying external existence
- unempatheticLacking emotional understanding
individualistic · insensitive · indifferent · inward-looking · oblivious · thoughtless · uncaring · disregarding
Excessively proud or futile
- conceitedExcessively proud of oneself
- arrogantExcessively high self-regard
- grandiosePretentiously impressive in scale
- entitledHaving rightful claim
superior · haughty · boastful · smug · immodest · pompous · preening · egomaniacal
Inclined to deep thought
- pensiveQuietly, sadly thoughtful
- thoughtfulShowing careful consideration
- soul-searchingProbing one's innermost feelings
- mindfulConsciously attentive
inner-directed · meditative · inward-turning · navel-gazing · brooding · ruminative · philosophical
selfish
Concerned only with oneself
- egotisticalExcessively self-centered
- inconsiderateLacking regard for others
- solipsisticDenying external existence
unempathetic · individualistic · insensitive · indifferent · inward-looking · oblivious · thoughtless · uncaring · disregarding · tunnel-visioned
vain
Excessively proud or futile
- conceitedExcessively proud of oneself
- arrogantExcessively high self-regard
- grandiosePretentiously impressive in scale
entitled · superior · haughty · boastful · smug · immodest · pompous · preening · egomaniacal · swaggering
contemplative
Inclined to deep thought
- pensiveQuietly, sadly thoughtful
- thoughtfulShowing careful consideration
- soul-searchingProbing one's innermost feelings
mindful · inner-directed · meditative · inward-turning · navel-gazing · brooding · ruminative · philosophical
self-involvedselfless
Concerned with others' welfare
outward-looking · altruistic · unselfish · self-sacrificing · generous
self-involvedengaged
Pledged to marry
connected · participatory · collaborative · diffident · self-questioning
self-involvedconsiderate
Mindful of others' needs
attentive · empathetic · thoughtful · caring · compassionate
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