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narcissistic personality disorder

noun

Definition of narcissistic personality disorder

: a personality disorder characterized especially by an exaggerated sense of self-importance, persistent need for admiration, lack of empathy for others, excessive pride in achievements, and snobbish, disdainful, or patronizing attitudes At its most extreme, snobbery can be a symptom of narcissistic personality disorder, a condition marked by grandiosity, a need for admiration, and a preoccupation with power and prestige.— Adelle Waldman Those with narcissistic personality disorder exaggerate their own importance, aided by success fantasies.— David G. Myers

First Known Use of narcissistic personality disorder

1975, in the meaning defined above

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narcissistic personality disorder

noun

Medical Definition of narcissistic personality disorder

: a personality disorder characterized especially by an exaggerated sense of self-importance, persistent need for admiration, lack of empathy for others, excessive pride in achievements, and snobbish, disdainful, or patronizing attitudes

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