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Definition/Meaning

(adjective)

referencing or directing at oneself;

e.g. The insult was self-directed, yet not deserved.

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Similar Words

Characteristic

Complacent

Conceited

Custom

Distinctive

Egocentric

Egotistical

Especial

Express

Idiomatic

Independent

Individual

Inner-directed

Intimate

Narcissistic

Nonconformist

Overweening

Particular

Peculiar

Personal

Pompous

Prideful

Private

Privy

Proud

Self-absorbed

Self-centered

Self-glorifying

Self-important

Self-infatuated

Self-obsessed

Self-oriented

Self-preoccupied

Self-regarding

Self-satisfied

Self-seeking

Self-serving

Self-sufficient

Selfish

Separate

Singular

Smug

Solipsistic

Special

Specialized

Specific

Subjective

Unique

Vain

Vainglorious

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Opposite Words

Altruistic

Beneficent

Benevolent

Broad

Charitable

Demonstrative

Diffident

Effusive

Emotional

General

Generic

Generous

Greathearted

Humanitarian

Magnanimous

Normal

Other-directed

Philanthropic

Popular

Prevalent

Public

Regular

Self-denying

Self-doubting

Self-forgetful

Self-giving

Self-questioning

Self-reflective

Self-sacrificing

Selfless

Shared

Soulful

Touchy-feely

Typical

Uninhibited

Universal

Unreserved

Unrestrained

Unselfish

Widespread

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Related Words

Egocentric

Egotistical

Idiomatic

Individual

Narcissistic

Particular

Peculiar

Personal

Private

Privy

Self-absorbed

Self-centered

Self-infatuated

Self-obsessed

Self-oriented

Self-preoccupied

Self-regarding

Self-seeking

Self-serving

Selfish

Separate

Singular

Solipsistic

Subjective

Unique

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