self-involved

adj

Etymology

From self- + involved.

  1. derived from *welH- — “to turn; to wind (turn coils)
  2. derived from involvō — “to roll to or upon something; to roll about; to coil or curl up; to cover; to envelop, wrap up; to overwhelm
  3. derived from involvere
  4. derived from involver
  5. inherited from involven — “to cloud; to encumber; to envelop, surround; to ponder (something); (reflexive) to concern (oneself) with something
  6. formed as involved — “involve + -ed
  7. formed as self-involved — “self- + involved

Definitions

  1. Wrapped up in oneself or in one's thoughts.

    • Leave the phone calls, leave the music, leave the TwitFace, and leave all your self-involved portal devices in the house. Take the brain and body out for some fresh air.

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