self-involvement
Absorbed in oneself
Self-involvement is preoccupation with one's own thoughts, feelings, and affairs, often to the exclusion of concern for others.
The term carries a mildly critical edge—someone described as self-involved isn't quite selfish, but they're not paying attention to the people around them either: His self-involvement made him oblivious to her distress.
Preoccupation with oneself
- self-centerednessPreoccupation with one's own interests
- selfishnessExcessive concern for oneself
- egotismInflated sense of self-importance
- self-importanceExaggerated sense of significance
narcissism · self-obsession · self-preoccupation · self-interest · self-regard · self-focus · egocentricity · self-serving
Examining one's own mind
- self-examinationScrutiny of one's thoughts
- self-analysisScrutinizing one's own psyche
- self-awarenessInsight into one's psyche
- contemplationSustained reflective attention
self-scrutiny · self-observation · soul-searching · self-discovery · self-questioning · rumination · self-study · self-perception
Obsessed with one's image
- egocentricExcessively focused on oneself
- self-absorbedExcessively focused inward
- self-obsessedFixated on oneself
- attachmentConnection or fondness
projection · withdrawal · isolation · detachment · dysfunction · maladaptive · codependency · enmeshment
self-absorption
Preoccupation with oneself
- self-centerednessPreoccupation with one's own interests
- selfishnessExcessive concern for oneself
- egotismInflated sense of self-importance
self-importance · narcissism · self-obsession · self-preoccupation · self-interest · self-regard · self-focus · egocentricity · self-serving · vanity
self-reflection
Examining one's own mind
- self-examinationScrutiny of one's thoughts
- self-analysisScrutinizing one's own psyche
- self-awarenessInsight into one's psyche
contemplation · self-scrutiny · self-observation · soul-searching · self-discovery · self-questioning · rumination · self-study · self-perception · mindfulness
narcissistic
Obsessed with one's image
- egocentricExcessively focused on oneself
- self-absorbedExcessively focused inward
- self-obsessedFixated on oneself
attachment · projection · withdrawal · isolation · detachment · dysfunction · maladaptive · codependency · enmeshment · boundaries
self-involvementselflessness
Prioritizing others over oneself
altruism · self-sacrifice · unselfishness · self-effacement · philanthropy
self-involvementempathy
Sharing another's emotions
compassion · consideration · thoughtfulness · sensitivity · perceptiveness
self-involvementempathy
Sharing another's emotions
altruism · compassion · fellow feeling · sympathy · caring
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