self-regarding
Concerned with oneself
Self-regarding describes concern with oneself, one's interests, or one's reputation.
The term can be neutral—self-regarding behavior in economics simply means acting in one's own interest.
More often it carries a negative connotation of excessive self-focus: His self-regarding speeches bored everyone.
A self-regarding person may be vain, narcissistic, or simply oblivious to others.
Excessively proud of oneself
- vainExcessively proud or futile
- arrogantExcessively high self-regard
- smugExcessively self-satisfied
- narcissisticObsessed with one's image
pompous · haughty · egotistic · boastful · immodest · cocky · presumptuous · snobbish
Independent decision-making capacity
- independenceFreedom from external control
- agencyPower to act
- individuationDistinguishing one from many
- nonconformityRejection of prevailing norms
Grooming with vanity
- narcissismExcessive admiration of oneself
- selfiePhoto of oneself
- peacockingOstentatious self-display
- primpingFussing over appearance
Inclined to deep thought
- introspectionObserving one's own mind
- meditativeInclined toward deep reflection
- thoughtfulShowing careful consideration
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
conceited
Excessively proud of oneself
narcissistic · pompous · haughty · egotistic · boastful · immodest · cocky · presumptuous · snobbish · superior
autonomy
Independent decision-making capacity
- independenceFreedom from external control
- agencyPower to act
- individuationDistinguishing one from many
nonconformity · libertarianism · egoism · objectivism · freethought
preening
Grooming with vanity
- narcissismExcessive admiration of oneself
- selfiePhoto of oneself
- peacockingOstentatious self-display
primping · grooming · cosmetic · superficial
contemplative
Inclined to deep thought
- introspectionObserving one's own mind
- meditativeInclined toward deep reflection
- thoughtfulShowing careful consideration
self-regardingaltruistic
Concerned for others' welfare
selfless · self-sacrificing · unselfish · self-denying · philanthropic
self-regardingself-deprecating
Belittling one's own abilities
diffident · self-questioning · humble · modest · self-effacing
self, regard, selfish, disregard, regarding, selfless, regards, regardless, regarded