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/sɛlfˌɪnvɒlvmənt/ · self.in.vol.vem.ment
noun
- A state of being preoccupied with one's own thoughts, feelings, and experiences, often at the expense of external relationships or responsibilities. Her self-involvement made it difficult for her to connect with her colleagues during the team-building exercise.
- A tendency to focus on one's own needs, desires, and emotions, often to the point of neglecting others' needs or feelings. His self-involvement led him to prioritize his own goals over the well-being of his family.
Synonyms
self-absorptionself-centerednessnarcissismintroversionself-preoccupationself-obsessionself-indulgenceegocentrism
Antonyms
Did you know? The concept of self-involvement has been explored in various fields, including psychology, philosophy, and literature. For example, the novel 'The Stranger' by Albert Camus explores the theme of self-involvement through the protagonist's alienation and detachment from society.