narcissist NAHR-sis-ist noun WS #28
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a person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves; someone with narcissistic personality disorder characterized by grandiosity, lack of empathy, and need for admiration
- The therapist helped her recognize the narcissist patterns in her behavior and work toward greater self-awareness.
- The narcissist in the office took credit for everyone else's work while refusing to acknowledge his mistakes.
- As a classic narcissist, he believed he was superior to everyone around him and deserved special treatment.
- Her narcissist tendencies made it difficult for her to maintain meaningful relationships with others.
- The narcissist constantly sought praise and validation from others to feed his inflated ego.