Preoccupation with self and Self-importance

Self-importance and preoccupation with self are semantically related. in self-centeredness topic. In some cases you can use "Self-importance" instead a noun phrase "Preoccupation with self".

Self-importance noun - An exaggerated sense of one's importance that shows itself in the making of excessive or unjustified claims.

Preoccupation with self and self-importance are semantically related. You can use "Preoccupation with self" instead a noun phrase "Self-importance".