word
narcissism
NAR-sih-siz-um
ˈnɑːrsɪsɪzəmListen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
narcissism
Dictionary meaning
Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself; in psychology, a personality trait or disorder.
History and origin
Greek myth — Narcissus fell in love with his own reflection.
Examples
- The study linked social media use with elevated levels of narcissism in adolescents.
Common mispronunciations
NAR-sis-iz-umnar-SIS-ih-zum
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “narcissism” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction