narcissists

/ˈnɑːrsɪsɪsts/

NOUN

1. People who show excessive self-love and admiration

People who have an exaggerated sense of their own importance, abilities, or worth and display excessive self-admiration, vanity, or a strong desire for attention and recognition.

1.1. Self-centered and excessively self-admiring people

People who are primarily concerned with themselves, their own importance, and their personal image, often showing little consideration for others.

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • altruists
  • humanitarians
  • philanthropists

Examples

  • Narcissists often struggle to empathize with the feelings and needs of others.
  • The support group provided a safe space for people recovering from relationships with narcissists.
  • The documentary explored the behavior of historical figures widely regarded as narcissists.

Related Words

  • self-centered people
  • self-absorbed people
  • self-important people
  • self-obsessed people
  • conceited people
  • vain people