Synonyms for self-absorbed


Grammar : Adj
Spell : self-ab-sawrbd, -zawrbd, self-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɛlf æbˈsɔrbd, -ˈzɔrbd, ˌsɛlf-


Définition of self-absorbed

Origin :
  • 1796, from self- + absorbed (see absorb).
  • adj vain
Example sentences :
  • Halfman proved too indifferent or too self-absorbed to take umbrage.
  • Extract from : « The Lady of Loyalty House » by Justin Huntly McCarthy
  • But Evelyn was too self-absorbed to detect the obvious hint.
  • Extract from : « Captain Desmond, V.C. » by Maud Diver
  • Flice followed with Keith, who was silent and self-absorbed.
  • Extract from : « Shapes that Haunt the Dusk » by Various
  • And anyway it is generous of us not to be too self-absorbed.
  • Extract from : « This Simian World » by Clarence Day
  • The chauffeur, who knew him well, had never found the priest so self-absorbed.
  • Extract from : « Grey Town » by Gerald Baldwin
  • It was so like Oliver to be silent and self-absorbed when he was anxious.
  • Extract from : « Virginia » by Ellen Glasgow
  • She was self-absorbed, but not selfish in the ordinary sense of the term.
  • Extract from : « Working in the Shade » by Theodore P Wilson
  • She was self-absorbed, and had the shyness which attends upon that habit.
  • Extract from : « The Life of Florence Nightingale vol. 1 of 2 » by Edward Tyas Cook
  • He was self-absorbed, and it did not occur to him in that light.
  • Extract from : « Madonna Mary » by Mrs. Oliphant
  • Hugh muttered fiercely to himself as he walked alone and self-absorbed.
  • Extract from : « Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo » by William Le Queux

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