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nar·cis·sism    Audio Help   [nahr-suh-siz-em] Pronunciation Key
–noun
1.inordinate fascination with oneself; excessive self-love; vanity.
2.Psychoanalysis. erotic gratification derived from admiration of one's own physical or mental attributes, being a normal condition at the infantile level of personality development.
Also, nar·cism    Audio Help   [nahr-siz-uhm] Pronunciation Key.

[Origin: 1815–25; < G Narzissismus. See narcissus, -ism]

—Related forms
nar·cis·sist, narcist, noun
nar·cis·sis·tic, nar·cis·tic, adjective

—Synonyms 1. self-centeredness, smugness, egocentrism.
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Thesaurus Entries
  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus - Cite This Source
Main Entry:  egotism
Part of Speech:  noun
Definition:  A regarding of oneself with undue favor.
Synonyms:  amour-propre, conceit, ego, egoism, pride, vainglory, vainness, vanity
Source:  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
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narcissism, Freudian term, drawn from the Greek myth of Narcissus, indicating an exclusive self-absorption. In psychoanalysis, narcissism is considered a normal stage in the development of children. It is known as secondary narcissism when it occurs after puberty, and is said to indicate a libidinal energy directed exclusively toward oneself. A degree of narcissism is considered normal, where an individual has a healthy self-regard and realistic aspirations. The condition becomes pathological, and diagnosable as a personality disorder, when it significantly impairs social functioning. An individual with narcissistic personality disorder tends to harbor an exaggerated sense of his own self-importance and uniqueness. He is often excessively occupied with fantasies about his own attributes and potential for success, and usually depends upon others for reinforcement of his self-image. A narcissist tends to have difficulties maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships, stemming largely from a lack of empathy and a propensity for taking advantage of others in the interest of self-aggrandizement. It is often found in combination with antisocial personality disorder.

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