self-absorption in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for self-absorption in the English»French Dictionary

self-absorption N

self-absorption

égocentrisme m

Translations for self-absorption in the French»English Dictionary

nombrilisme [nɔ̃bʀilism] N m (de personne)

nombrilisme inf, pej

self-absorption

nombrilisme inf, pej

navel-gazing inf

faire du nombrilisme

to be completely wrapped up in oneself

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English

Yet that untamable ego is also lovable, which makes the book transcend self-absorption.

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However, artists can be a trial to be around -- prone to self-absorption, moodiness, a reluctance to be tied down.

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The collective languor of the characters and their self-absorption gives off a pompous air as all attempt to find purpose in life.

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But he captures the detective's idiosyncrasies, his arrogance, his smug pomposity, even his utter self-absorption.

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Aside from being an escape from work, it has become the moment to engage in self-seeking and self-absorption.

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A hilariously scathing serenade to the all-consuming self-absorption of the artistic ego.

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