self-obsession
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/ˌsɛlf əbˈsɛʃən/
excessive self-focus
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-obsession' originates from the combination of 'self,' meaning 'one's own person,' and 'obsession,' from Latin 'obsessio,' meaning 'siege' or 'besieging.'
Historical Evolution
'obsessio' transformed into the French word 'obsession,' and eventually became the modern English word 'obsession' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'obsession' meant 'a siege or besieging,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a persistent preoccupation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an excessive preoccupation with oneself and one's own needs, desires, or interests.
His self-obsession made it difficult for him to maintain friendships.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45