solipsism
noun/ˈsɒlɪpsɪzəm/
Etymology From Latin sōlus (“alone”) + ipse (“self”) + -ism.
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Human sciences, Philosophy, Sciences Literally The idea that the self is all that exists or that can be proven to exist.
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Figuratively Self-absorption, an unawareness of the views, needs or desires of others; self-centeredness; egoism.
- The solipsism that too frequently infects high commands has no place on a battlefield.2011, Bing West, No True Glory: A Frontline Account of the Battle for Fallujah:
- Self-mythology has always been part of The Darkness’ shtick, but here Hawkins and crew forget to back it up with music catchy enough to transcend the solipsism.2012 August 21, Jason Heller, “The Darkness: Hot Cakes (Music Review)”, in The Onion AV Club:
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Euphemistic, Figuratively Masturbation.
- Related terms
- solipsistic, solipsistically, solipsist