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 7 synonyms and 10 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for navel-gazing along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for navel-gazing
- ego
- narcissism
- self-absorption
- self-involvement
- selfishness
- selfness
- vanity
Antonyms for navel-gazing
- altruism
- detachment
- fairness
- generosity
- magnanimity
- neutrality
- objectivity
- self-sacrifice
- selflessness
- unselfishness
Meanings of navel-gazing
- verb
- To engage in self-indulgent introspection.
- noun
- Contemplation of one's navel as an aid to meditation.
- Excessive focus on oneself; self-indulgent introspection.
- (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 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to navel-gazing, such as: altruism, detachment, ego, fairness, generosity, magnanimity, narcissism.
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