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单词 self-obsession
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self-obsessionn.

Brit. /ˌsɛlfəbˈsɛʃn/, U.S. /ˌsɛlfəbˈsɛʃ(ə)n/, /ˌsɛlfˌɑbˈsɛʃ(ə)n/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: self- prefix, obsession n.
Etymology: < self- prefix + obsession n. Compare slightly earlier self-obsessed adj.
Excessive preoccupation with one's own life, circumstances, emotions, etc.; the state or quality of being self-obsessed; self-involvement. Also: an instance of this.
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society > morality > moral evil > evil nature or character > lack of magnanimity or noble-mindedness > self-interest > [noun] > egotism
egotizing1789
egotism1800
egoism1801
egomania1825
automania1835
solipsism1836
oneism1840
egoistry1841
self-obsession1884
ego1891
egocentricity1903
egocentrism1926
me-ism1980
1884 T. L. Harris Wisdom of Adepts xii. 194 Napoleon..generated in himself a vast form of self-obsession, in which he delighted to imperialise in fancy, till he was enabled to imperialise in fact.
1939 Manch. Guardian 16 May 7/6 He detested their patronage and self-obsession.
1966 Film Q. Spring 16/1 When we think of art in more social terms, Fellini's self-obsessions can be worrying.
1986 B. Dijkstra Idols of Perversity v. 144 Narcissus, in his self-obsession, was the epitome of effeminacy.
2016 A. Liptrot Outrun xxii. 214 Each binge-drinking session is a manic-depressive cycle in miniature... Later, you survey the damage and make apologies.., lost in self-pity and self-obsession.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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