noun
- Plural of narcism; instances or manifestations of excessive self-love, self-admiration, or preoccupation with one's own appearance or importance.
Usage: Often used interchangeably with 'narcissisms'; Commonly appears in psychology and clinical contexts
Examples
- The therapist identified several narcisms in her patient's behavior and speech patterns.
- His various narcisms made it difficult for him to maintain long-term relationships.
- The study examined different narcisms across cultures and age groups.
- Social media has been criticized for encouraging narcisms among young people.
- She struggled to recognize her own narcisms until therapy helped her gain perspective.
- The novel's protagonist displayed multiple narcisms that drove the plot forward.