navel-gazing

The word “navel-gazing” has 4 syllables: na-vel-ga-zing

It's pronounced as /ˈneɪ.vəl ˈɡeɪzɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for navel-gazing?

In the thesaurus, “navel-gazing” has 44 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for navel-gazing along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for navel-gazing

complacence
complacency
conceit
conceitedness
ego
egocentricity
egocentrism
egoism
egomania
egotism
narcissism
pomposity
pompousness
pride
pridefulness
self-absorption
self-admiration
self-assumption
self-centeredness
self-conceit
self-concern
self-consequence
self-content
self-contentment
self-esteem
self-glorification
self-importance
self-indulgence
self-interest
self-involvement
self-love
self-partiality
self-preoccupation
self-regard
self-respect
self-satisfaction
self-sufficiency
selfishness
selfness
smugness
vaingloriousness
vainglory
vainness
vanity

Antonyms for navel-gazing

altruism
detachment
disinterestedness
fairness
generosity
impartiality
magnanimity
neutrality
objectivity
self-abandonment
self-annihilation
self-flagellation
self-forgetfulness
self-immolation
self-sacrifice
selflessness
unselfishness

Meanings of navel-gazing

verb
1. To engage in self-indulgent introspection.
noun
1. Contemplation of one's navel as an aid to meditation.
2. Excessive focus on oneself; self-indulgent introspection.
3. (sometimes derogatory) (Disproportionate) concentration on a single issue.

Example Sentences

Instead of addressing real issues, the politician's speech was filled with navel-gazing about his personal achievements.
The artist's work was criticized for its excessive navel-gazing, lacking relevance to broader societal concerns.
Our team needs to focus on practical solutions rather than indulging in navel-gazing discussions about past mistakes.
The company's leaders were accused of engaging in navel-gazing, ignoring the needs of their employees and customers.
The professor urged her students to move beyond navel-gazing and consider the wider implications of their research.

On this page you'll find 61 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to navel-gazing, such as: altruism, complacence, complacency, conceit, conceitedness, detachment, disinterestedness.

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