narcissistic personality disorder

[ nahr-suh-sis-tik pur-suh-nal-i-tee dis-awr-der ]

noun

, Psychiatry.

1. a personality disorder characterized by extreme self-centeredness and self-absorption, fantasies involving unrealistic goals, an excessive need for attention and admiration, and disturbed interpersonal relationships. : NPD

Word History and Origins

Origin of narcissistic personality disorder¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Narcissistic personality disorder is a clinically defined mental health condition.

From Slate

Clinically speaking, narcissistic personality disorder is "a pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy," according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

From Salon

Conway participated in a conversation about Trump's mental health in 2020, informally, and without any professional expertise, diagnosing Trump with narcissistic personality disorder.

From Salon

Can you distinguish between narcissistic personality disorder and narcissistic traits?

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And is there any danger of amateurly diagnosing narcissistic personality disorder?

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