Self-interest
Self-interest noun - Excessive interest in oneself.
Usage example: her degree of self-interest is perhaps best reflected in her favorite topic of conversation—herself
Self-preoccupation and self-interest are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Self-preoccupation" instead a noun phrase "Self-interest".
Self-preoccupation
Self-preoccupation noun - Excessive interest in oneself.
Usage example: the smug self-preoccupation of a generation that had grown up experiencing nothing but affluence
Self-interest and self-preoccupation are semantically related. You can use "Self-interest" instead a noun phrase "Self-preoccupation".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- conceit and self-interest
- conceit and self-preoccupation
- pride and self-interest
- pride and self-preoccupation
- selfishness and self-interest
- selfishness and self-preoccupation
- self-love and self-interest
- self-love and self-preoccupation
- egotism and self-interest
- egotism and self-preoccupation
- narcissism and self-interest
- narcissism and self-preoccupation
- vanity and self-interest
- vanity and self-preoccupation
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