Meaning & use
Omphaloskepsis
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Contemplation of one's navel as an aid to meditation, or, more broadly, excessive self-absorbed introspection.
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Critics accused the memoir of indulging in omphaloskepsis rather than offering real insight.
After a week of omphaloskepsis, he finally decided to just start the project.
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From Greek 'omphalos' (navel) and 'skepsis' (examination); it's often used humorously to mock overly self-focused reflection.
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navel-gazingself-absorption
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