self-involved

self-involved
self-involved [self′in välvd′, self′invôlvd′]
adj.
self-centered; preoccupied with oneself
self-involvement
n.

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self-in·volved (sĕlf'ĭn-vŏlvdʹ) adj.
Absorbed primarily or only in one's own interests or activities.
  self'-in·volveʹment n.

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