Meaning & use
self-absorbed
Preoccupied with one's own interests, thoughts, or feelings to the point of ignoring others.
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He was too self-absorbed to notice that his friend was clearly upset.
Critics called the memoir self-absorbed, focusing endlessly on the author's minor struggles.
A note on using this word
Self-absorbed carries a stronger negative judgment than 'introspective,' which simply means thoughtful about oneself.
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